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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.92, 1,121.10 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.92, 1,121.10 and 504 is: 757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.92 : 1,121.10 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.92/1,121.10 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.92x = 1,121.10 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.92x = 565,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,034.40/745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.50

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