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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.56, 1,040.98 and 502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.56, 1,040.98 and 502.60 is: 693.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.56 : 1,040.98 = 502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.56/1,040.98 = 502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.56x = 1,040.98 × 502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.56x = 523,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,196.55/754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.38

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