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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.28, 1,035.01 and 501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.28, 1,035.01 and 501.68 is: 692.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.28 : 1,035.01 = 501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.28/1,035.01 = 501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.28x = 1,035.01 × 501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.28x = 519,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,243.82/750.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.07

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