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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,036.74 and 503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,036.74 and 503.39 is: 693.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,036.74 = 503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,036.74 = 503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,036.74 × 503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 521,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,876.85/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.84

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