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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.54, 1,119.96 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.54, 1,119.96 and 503.82 is: 754.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.54 : 1,119.96 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.54/1,119.96 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.54x = 1,119.96 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.54x = 564,258.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,258.25/747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.82

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