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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.68, 1,033.32 and 500.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.68, 1,033.32 and 500.91 is: 690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.68 : 1,033.32 = 500.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.68/1,033.32 = 500.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.68x = 1,033.32 × 500.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.68x = 517,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,599.12/749.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.43

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