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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.72, 1,038.50 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.72, 1,038.50 and 503.94 is: 695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.72 : 1,038.50 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.72/1,038.50 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.72x = 1,038.50 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.72x = 523,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,339.17/752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.27

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