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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.78, 1,041.42 and 506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.78, 1,041.42 and 506.56 is: 698.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.78 : 1,041.42 = 506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.78/1,041.42 = 506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.78x = 1,041.42 × 506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.78x = 527,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,541.72/754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.93

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