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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.05, 1,033.82 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.05, 1,033.82 and 501.28 is: 690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.05 : 1,033.82 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.05/1,033.82 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.05x = 1,033.82 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.05x = 518,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,233.29/750.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.93

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