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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.30, 1,035.84 and 502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.30, 1,035.84 and 502.44 is: 693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.30 : 1,035.84 = 502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.30/1,035.84 = 502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.30x = 1,035.84 × 502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.30x = 520,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,442.62/750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.65

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