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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.60, 1,034.07 and 500.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.60, 1,034.07 and 500.61 is: 690.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.60 : 1,034.07 = 500.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.60/1,034.07 = 500.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.60x = 1,034.07 × 500.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.60x = 517,665.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,665.78/749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.59

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