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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.03, 1,036.47 and 517.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.03, 1,036.47 and 517.75 is: 714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.03 : 1,036.47 = 517.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.03/1,036.47 = 517.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.03x = 1,036.47 × 517.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.03x = 536,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,632.34/751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.53

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