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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.94, 1,036.70 and 502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.94, 1,036.70 and 502.61 is: 693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,036.70 = 502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,036.70 = 502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,036.70 × 502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 521,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,049.98/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.87

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