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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,037.24 and 503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,037.24 and 503.20 is: 694.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,037.24 = 503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,037.24 = 503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,037.24 × 503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 521,939.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,939.17/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.07

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