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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.73, 1,116.32 and 501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.73, 1,116.32 and 501.32 is: 751.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.73 : 1,116.32 = 501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.73/1,116.32 = 501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.73x = 1,116.32 × 501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.73x = 559,633.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,633.54/744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.46

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