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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.15, 1,038.07 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.15, 1,038.07 and 503.48 is: 694.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.15 : 1,038.07 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.15/1,038.07 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.15x = 1,038.07 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.15x = 522,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,642.29/752.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.86

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