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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.53, 1,041.09 and 506.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.53, 1,041.09 and 506.17 is: 698.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.53 : 1,041.09 = 506.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.53/1,041.09 = 506.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.53x = 1,041.09 × 506.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.53x = 526,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,968.53/754.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.41

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