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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.70, 1,042.62 and 507.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.70, 1,042.62 and 507.27 is: 699.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.70 : 1,042.62 = 507.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.70/1,042.62 = 507.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.70x = 1,042.62 × 507.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.70x = 528,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,889.85/755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.87

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