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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.89, 1,118.34 and 501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.89, 1,118.34 and 501.72 is: 752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.89 : 1,118.34 = 501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.89/1,118.34 = 501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.89x = 1,118.34 × 501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.89x = 561,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,093.54/745.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.25

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