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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.38, 1,035.23 and 501.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.38, 1,035.23 and 501.86 is: 692.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.38 : 1,035.23 = 501.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.38/1,035.23 = 501.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.38x = 1,035.23 × 501.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.38x = 519,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,543.43/750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.37

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