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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.55, 1,036.22 and 502.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.55, 1,036.22 and 502.26 is: 693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.55 : 1,036.22 = 502.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.55/1,036.22 = 502.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.55x = 1,036.22 × 502.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.55x = 520,451.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,451.86/750.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.43

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