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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.60, 1,038.21 and 503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.60, 1,038.21 and 503.93 is: 695.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.60 : 1,038.21 = 503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.60/1,038.21 = 503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.60x = 1,038.21 × 503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.60x = 523,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,185.17/752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.17

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