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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.69, 1,036.15 and 502.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.69, 1,036.15 and 502.27 is: 693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.69 : 1,036.15 = 502.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.69/1,036.15 = 502.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.69x = 1,036.15 × 502.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.69x = 520,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,423.21/750.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.26

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