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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.68, 1,043.42 and 504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.68, 1,043.42 and 504.23 is: 695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.68 : 1,043.42 = 504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.68/1,043.42 = 504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.68x = 1,043.42 × 504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.68x = 526,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,115.93/756.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.30

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