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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.68, 1,116.40 and 501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.68, 1,116.40 and 501.68 is: 752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.68 : 1,116.40 = 501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.68/1,116.40 = 501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.68x = 1,116.40 × 501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.68x = 560,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,075.55/744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.10

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