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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.59, 1,034.28 and 500.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.59, 1,034.28 and 500.59 is: 690.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.59 : 1,034.28 = 500.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.59/1,034.28 = 500.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.59x = 1,034.28 × 500.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.59x = 517,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,750.23/749.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.71

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