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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.12, 1,035.09 and 501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.12, 1,035.09 and 501.72 is: 692.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.12 : 1,035.09 = 501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.12/1,035.09 = 501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.12x = 1,035.09 × 501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.12x = 519,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,325.35/750.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.32

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