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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.50, 1,115.80 and 502.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.50, 1,115.80 and 502.58 is: 753.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.50 : 1,115.80 = 502.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.50/1,115.80 = 502.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.50x = 1,115.80 × 502.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.50x = 560,778.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,778.76/744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.23

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