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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.91, 1,044.24 and 507.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.91, 1,044.24 and 507.97 is: 700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.91 : 1,044.24 = 507.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.91/1,044.24 = 507.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.91x = 1,044.24 × 507.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.91x = 530,442.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,442.59/756.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.80

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