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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.26, 1,035.30 and 501.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.26, 1,035.30 and 501.36 is: 691.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.26 : 1,035.30 = 501.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.26/1,035.30 = 501.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.26x = 1,035.30 × 501.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.26x = 519,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,058.01/750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.84

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