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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.61, 1,124.24 and 505.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.61, 1,124.24 and 505.17 is: 757.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.61 : 1,124.24 = 505.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.61/1,124.24 = 505.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.61x = 1,124.24 × 505.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.61x = 567,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,929.79/749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.63

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