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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.07, 1,043.34 and 507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.07, 1,043.34 and 507.35 is: 700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.07 : 1,043.34 = 507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.07/1,043.34 = 507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.07x = 1,043.34 × 507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.07x = 529,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,338.55/756.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.12

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