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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.28, 1,024.53 and 503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.28, 1,024.53 and 503.93 is: 694.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.28 : 1,024.53 = 503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.28/1,024.53 = 503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.28x = 1,024.53 × 503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.28x = 516,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,287.20/743.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.61

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