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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,037.56 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,037.56 and 503.52 is: 694.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,037.56 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,037.56 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,037.56 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 522,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,432.21/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.47

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