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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.74, 1,034.94 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.74, 1,034.94 and 501.28 is: 691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.74 : 1,034.94 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.74/1,034.94 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.74x = 1,034.94 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.74x = 518,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,794.72/749.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.97

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