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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.40, 1,046.63 and 505.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.40, 1,046.63 and 505.89 is: 698.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.40 : 1,046.63 = 505.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.40/1,046.63 = 505.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.40x = 1,046.63 × 505.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.40x = 529,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,476.55/758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.15

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