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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.62, 1,037.16 and 503.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.62, 1,037.16 and 503.22 is: 694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.62 : 1,037.16 = 503.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.62/1,037.16 = 503.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.62x = 1,037.16 × 503.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.62x = 521,919.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,919.66/751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.39

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