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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.35, 1,036.49 and 502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.35, 1,036.49 and 502.68 is: 693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.35 : 1,036.49 = 502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.35/1,036.49 = 502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.35x = 1,036.49 × 502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.35x = 521,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,020.28/751.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.45

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