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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.65, 1,042.54 and 505.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.65, 1,042.54 and 505.87 is: 698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.65 : 1,042.54 = 505.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.65/1,042.54 = 505.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.65x = 1,042.54 × 505.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.65x = 527,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,385.84/754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.85

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