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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.54, 1,035.61 and 502.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.54, 1,035.61 and 502.22 is: 692.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.54 : 1,035.61 = 502.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.54/1,035.61 = 502.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.54x = 1,035.61 × 502.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.54x = 520,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,104.05/750.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.97

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