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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.41, 1,037.10 and 503.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.41, 1,037.10 and 503.15 is: 694.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.41 : 1,037.10 = 503.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.41/1,037.10 = 503.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.41x = 1,037.10 × 503.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.41x = 521,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,813.57/751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.45

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