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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.94, 1,121.28 and 504.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.94, 1,121.28 and 504.98 is: 756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.94 : 1,121.28 = 504.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.94/1,121.28 = 504.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.94x = 1,121.28 × 504.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.94x = 566,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,223.97/748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.03

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