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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,037.76 and 503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,037.76 and 503.68 is: 694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,037.76 = 503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,037.76 = 503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,037.76 × 503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 522,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,698.96/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.82

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