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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.19, 1,042.98 and 507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.19, 1,042.98 and 507.11 is: 699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.19 : 1,042.98 = 507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.19/1,042.98 = 507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.19x = 1,042.98 × 507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.19x = 528,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,904.34/756.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.44

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