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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.54, 1,043.16 and 507.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.54, 1,043.16 and 507.14 is: 700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.54 : 1,043.16 = 507.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.54/1,043.16 = 507.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.54x = 1,043.16 × 507.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.54x = 529,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,028.16/755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.20

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