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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.08, 1,032.78 and 500.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.08, 1,032.78 and 500.22 is: 690.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.08 : 1,032.78 = 500.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.08/1,032.78 = 500.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.08x = 1,032.78 × 500.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.08x = 516,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,617.21/748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.59

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