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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,043.04 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,043.04 and 507.66 is: 700.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,043.04 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,043.04 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,043.04 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 529,509.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,509.69/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.85

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