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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.24, 1,035.24 and 501.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.24, 1,035.24 and 501.84 is: 692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.24 : 1,035.24 = 501.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.24/1,035.24 = 501.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.24x = 1,035.24 × 501.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.24x = 519,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,524.84/750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.48

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