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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.83, 1,038.66 and 503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.83, 1,038.66 and 503.06 is: 694.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.83 : 1,038.66 = 503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.83/1,038.66 = 503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.83x = 1,038.66 × 503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.83x = 522,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,503.11/751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.98

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