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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,043.23 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,043.23 and 507.29 is: 700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,043.23 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,043.23 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,043.23 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 529,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,220.15/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.01

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