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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.30, 1,037.22 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.30, 1,037.22 and 503.44 is: 695.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.30 : 1,037.22 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.30/1,037.22 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.30x = 1,037.22 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.30x = 522,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,178.04/751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.03

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