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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.94, 1,124.32 and 503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.94, 1,124.32 and 503.39 is: 754.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.94 : 1,124.32 = 503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.94/1,124.32 = 503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.94x = 1,124.32 × 503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.94x = 565,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,971.44/749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.69

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