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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757, 1,044.25 and 507.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757, 1,044.25 and 507.89 is: 700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757 : 1,044.25 = 507.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757/1,044.25 = 507.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757x = 1,044.25 × 507.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757x = 530,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,364.13/757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.61

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