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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.41, 1,117.34 and 501.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.41, 1,117.34 and 501.49 is: 753.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.41 : 1,117.34 = 501.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.41/1,117.34 = 501.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.41x = 1,117.34 × 501.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.41x = 560,326.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,326.74/743.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.73

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