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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.35, 1,123.26 and 505.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.35, 1,123.26 and 505.90 is: 758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.35 : 1,123.26 = 505.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.35/1,123.26 = 505.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.35x = 1,123.26 × 505.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.35x = 568,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,257.23/749.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.33

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