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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.66, 1,036.07 and 515.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.66, 1,036.07 and 515.26 is: 711.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.66 : 1,036.07 = 515.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.66/1,036.07 = 515.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.66x = 1,036.07 × 515.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.66x = 533,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,845.43/750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.17

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