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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.63, 1,043.03 and 507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.63, 1,043.03 and 507.39 is: 699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.63 : 1,043.03 = 507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.63/1,043.03 = 507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.63x = 1,043.03 × 507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.63x = 529,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,220.45/756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.44

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