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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.72, 1,036.32 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.72, 1,036.32 and 502.32 is: 693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.72 : 1,036.32 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.72/1,036.32 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.72x = 1,036.32 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.72x = 520,564.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,564.26/750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.42

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