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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.86, 1,124 and 506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.86, 1,124 and 506.44 is: 759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.86 : 1,124 = 506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.86/1,124 = 506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.86x = 1,124 × 506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.86x = 569,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,238.56/749.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.13

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