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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.56, 1,043.74 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.56, 1,043.74 and 504.60 is: 696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.56 : 1,043.74 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.56/1,043.74 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.56x = 1,043.74 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.56x = 526,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,671.20/756.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.14

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