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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.33, 1,041.73 and 506.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.33, 1,041.73 and 506.18 is: 698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.33 : 1,041.73 = 506.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.33/1,041.73 = 506.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.33x = 1,041.73 × 506.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.33x = 527,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,304.23/755.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.12

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