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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.10, 1,034.77 and 501.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.10, 1,034.77 and 501.48 is: 691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.10 : 1,034.77 = 501.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.10/1,034.77 = 501.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.10x = 1,034.77 × 501.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.10x = 518,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,920.97/750.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.80

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