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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.83, 1,042.02 and 506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.83, 1,042.02 and 506.07 is: 698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.83 : 1,042.02 = 506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.83/1,042.02 = 506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.83x = 1,042.02 × 506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.83x = 527,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,335.06/754.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.61

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