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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.18, 1,032.90 and 500.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.18, 1,032.90 and 500.32 is: 690.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.18 : 1,032.90 = 500.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.18/1,032.90 = 500.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.18x = 1,032.90 × 500.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.18x = 516,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,780.53/748.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.72

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