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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.02, 1,112.85 and 500.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.02, 1,112.85 and 500.01 is: 749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.02 : 1,112.85 = 500.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.02/1,112.85 = 500.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.02x = 1,112.85 × 500.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.02x = 556,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,436.13/742.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.89

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