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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.53, 1,037.88 and 503.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.53, 1,037.88 and 503.45 is: 694.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.53 : 1,037.88 = 503.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.53/1,037.88 = 503.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.53x = 1,037.88 × 503.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.53x = 522,520.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,520.69/752.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.35

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