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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.06, 1,038.19 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.06, 1,038.19 and 503.55 is: 695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.06 : 1,038.19 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.06/1,038.19 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.06x = 1,038.19 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.06x = 522,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,780.57/752.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.13

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