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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.33, 1,036.11 and 501.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.33, 1,036.11 and 501.57 is: 692.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.33 : 1,036.11 = 501.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.33/1,036.11 = 501.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.33x = 1,036.11 × 501.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.33x = 519,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,681.69/750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.60

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