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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,043.85 and 508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,043.85 and 508.20 is: 701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,043.85 = 508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,043.85 = 508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,043.85 × 508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 530,484.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,484.57/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.37

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