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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.11, 1,037.97 and 503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.11, 1,037.97 and 503.53 is: 694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.11 : 1,037.97 = 503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.11/1,037.97 = 503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.11x = 1,037.97 × 503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.11x = 522,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,649.03/752.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.91

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