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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.01, 1,044.54 and 508.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.01, 1,044.54 and 508.70 is: 701.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.01 : 1,044.54 = 508.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.01/1,044.54 = 508.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.01x = 1,044.54 × 508.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.01x = 531,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,357.50/757.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.92

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