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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.46, 1,042.74 and 506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.46, 1,042.74 and 506.79 is: 699.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.46 : 1,042.74 = 506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.46/1,042.74 = 506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.46x = 1,042.74 × 506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.46x = 528,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,450.20/755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.51

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