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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.42, 1,120.24 and 501.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.42, 1,120.24 and 501.15 is: 750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.42 : 1,120.24 = 501.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.42/1,120.24 = 501.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.42x = 1,120.24 × 501.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.42x = 561,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,408.28/748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.12

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