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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.70, 1,036.16 and 502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.70, 1,036.16 and 502.28 is: 693.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.70 : 1,036.16 = 502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.70/1,036.16 = 502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.70x = 1,036.16 × 502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.70x = 520,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,440.52/750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.27

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