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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749, 1,122.42 and 424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749, 1,122.42 and 424.28 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749 : 1,122.42 = 424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749/1,122.42 = 424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749x = 1,122.42 × 424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749x = 476,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,220.36/749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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