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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.52, 1,036.88 and 502.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.52, 1,036.88 and 502.67 is: 693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.52 : 1,036.88 = 502.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.52/1,036.88 = 502.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.52x = 1,036.88 × 502.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.52x = 521,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,208.47/751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.54

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