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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,037.94 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,037.94 and 503.16 is: 694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,037.94 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,037.94 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,037.94 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 522,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,249.89/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.56

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