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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.86, 1,032.48 and 500.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.86, 1,032.48 and 500.00 is: 690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.86 : 1,032.48 = 500.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.86/1,032.48 = 500.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.86x = 1,032.48 × 500.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.86x = 516,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,234.84/747.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.29

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