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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.95, 1,038.12 and 503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.95, 1,038.12 and 503.19 is: 694.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.95 : 1,038.12 = 503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.95/1,038.12 = 503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.95x = 1,038.12 × 503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.95x = 522,371.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,371.60/751.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.69

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