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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.24, 1,025.46 and 504.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.24, 1,025.46 and 504.41 is: 695.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.24 : 1,025.46 = 504.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.24/1,025.46 = 504.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.24x = 1,025.46 × 504.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.24x = 517,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,247.15/743.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.93

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