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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.96, 1,034.56 and 501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.96, 1,034.56 and 501.20 is: 691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.96 : 1,034.56 = 501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.96/1,034.56 = 501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.96x = 1,034.56 × 501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.96x = 518,521.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,521.47/749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.40

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