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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.59, 1,034.08 and 500.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.59, 1,034.08 and 500.99 is: 691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.59 : 1,034.08 = 500.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.59/1,034.08 = 500.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.59x = 1,034.08 × 500.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.59x = 518,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,057.32/749.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.12

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