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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.80, 1,045 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.80, 1,045 and 505.32 is: 696.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.80 : 1,045 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.80/1,045 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.80x = 1,045 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.80x = 528,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,059.40/757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.83

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