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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.52, 1,037.94 and 503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.52, 1,037.94 and 503.93 is: 695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.52 : 1,037.94 = 503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.52/1,037.94 = 503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.52x = 1,037.94 × 503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.52x = 523,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,049.10/751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.99

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