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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.89, 1,033.90 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.89, 1,033.90 and 501.03 is: 691.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.89 : 1,033.90 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.89/1,033.90 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.89x = 1,033.90 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.89x = 518,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,014.92/748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.71

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