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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.26, 1,037 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.26, 1,037 and 502.48 is: 693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.26 : 1,037 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.26/1,037 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.26x = 1,037 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.26x = 521,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,071.76/751.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.60

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