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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.78, 1,034.33 and 501.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.78, 1,034.33 and 501.18 is: 691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.78 : 1,034.33 = 501.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.78/1,034.33 = 501.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.78x = 1,034.33 × 501.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.78x = 518,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,380.42/749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.38

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