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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.47, 1,034.67 and 501.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.47, 1,034.67 and 501.59 is: 691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.47 : 1,034.67 = 501.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.47/1,034.67 = 501.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.47x = 1,034.67 × 501.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.47x = 518,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,984.59/750.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.55

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