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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.32, 1,052.04 and 501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.32, 1,052.04 and 501.80 is: 752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.32 : 1,052.04 = 501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.32/1,052.04 = 501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.32x = 1,052.04 × 501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.32x = 527,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,913.67/701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.74

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