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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.52, 1,039.32 and 504.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.52, 1,039.32 and 504.93 is: 697.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.52 : 1,039.32 = 504.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.52/1,039.32 = 504.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.52x = 1,039.32 × 504.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.52x = 524,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,783.85/752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.37

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