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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.92, 1,117.12 and 501.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.92, 1,117.12 and 501.56 is: 752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.92 : 1,117.12 = 501.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.92/1,117.12 = 501.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.92x = 1,117.12 × 501.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.92x = 560,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,302.71/744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.16

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