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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.19, 1,037.07 and 503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.19, 1,037.07 and 503.33 is: 694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.19 : 1,037.07 = 503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.19/1,037.07 = 503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.19x = 1,037.07 × 503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.19x = 521,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,983.26/751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.88

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