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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,037.41 and 503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,037.41 and 503.58 is: 695.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,037.41 = 503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,037.41 = 503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,037.41 × 503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 522,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,418.93/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.22

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