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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,037.26 and 503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,037.26 and 503.25 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,037.26 = 503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,037.26 = 503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,037.26 × 503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 521,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,995.91/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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