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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.12, 1,040.95 and 505.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.12, 1,040.95 and 505.90 is: 697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.12 : 1,040.95 = 505.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.12/1,040.95 = 505.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.12x = 1,040.95 × 505.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.12x = 526,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,612.68/755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.39

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