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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,033.81 and 500.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,033.81 and 500.45 is: 690.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,033.81 = 500.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,033.81 = 500.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,033.81 × 500.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 517,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,363.79/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.59

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