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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.72, 1,125.53 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.72, 1,125.53 and 504.50 is: 757.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.72 : 1,125.53 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.72/1,125.53 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.72x = 1,125.53 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.72x = 567,829.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,829.89/749.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.39

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