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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.55, 1,042.88 and 507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.55, 1,042.88 and 507.42 is: 700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.55 : 1,042.88 = 507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.55/1,042.88 = 507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.55x = 1,042.88 × 507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.55x = 529,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,175.63/755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.38

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