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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.64, 1,120.13 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.64, 1,120.13 and 503.96 is: 754.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.64 : 1,120.13 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.64/1,120.13 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.64x = 1,120.13 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.64x = 564,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,494.48/748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.02

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