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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.07, 1,037.31 and 503.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.07, 1,037.31 and 503.42 is: 695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.07 : 1,037.31 = 503.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.07/1,037.31 = 503.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.07x = 1,037.31 × 503.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.07x = 522,195.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,195.53/751.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.27

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