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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.17, 1,033.66 and 500.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.17, 1,033.66 and 500.32 is: 690.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.17 : 1,033.66 = 500.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.17/1,033.66 = 500.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.17x = 1,033.66 × 500.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.17x = 517,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,160.77/749.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.31

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