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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.67, 1,036.92 and 503.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.67, 1,036.92 and 503.00 is: 693.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.67 : 1,036.92 = 503.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.67/1,036.92 = 503.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.67x = 1,036.92 × 503.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.67x = 521,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,563.06/751.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.88

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