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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.90, 1,037.04 and 503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.90, 1,037.04 and 503.14 is: 693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.90 : 1,037.04 = 503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.90/1,037.04 = 503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.90x = 1,037.04 × 503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.90x = 521,776.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,776.31/751.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.94

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