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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.22, 1,039.12 and 501.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.22, 1,039.12 and 501.45 is: 691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.22 : 1,039.12 = 501.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.22/1,039.12 = 501.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.22x = 1,039.12 × 501.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.22x = 521,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,066.72/753.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.79

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