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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.92, 1,042.56 and 507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.92, 1,042.56 and 507.16 is: 699.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.92 : 1,042.56 = 507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.92/1,042.56 = 507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.92x = 1,042.56 × 507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.92x = 528,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,744.73/755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.47

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