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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.37, 1,037.34 and 502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.37, 1,037.34 and 502.90 is: 694.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.37 : 1,037.34 = 502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.37/1,037.34 = 502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.37x = 1,037.34 × 502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.37x = 521,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,675.69/751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.30

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