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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.71, 1,036.97 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.71, 1,036.97 and 503.04 is: 693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.71 : 1,036.97 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.71/1,036.97 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.71x = 1,036.97 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.71x = 521,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,640.65/751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.94

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