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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.18, 1,042.58 and 507.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.18, 1,042.58 and 507.82 is: 701.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.18 : 1,042.58 = 507.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.18/1,042.58 = 507.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.18x = 1,042.58 × 507.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.18x = 529,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,442.98/755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.08

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