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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,044.21 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,044.21 and 507.66 is: 700.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,044.21 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,044.21 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,044.21 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 530,103.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,103.65/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.75

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