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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.68, 1,114.92 and 500.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.68, 1,114.92 and 500.73 is: 749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.68 : 1,114.92 = 500.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.68/1,114.92 = 500.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.68x = 1,114.92 × 500.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.68x = 558,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,273.89/744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.69

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