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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749, 1,123.38 and 531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749, 1,123.38 and 531.92 is: 797.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749 : 1,123.38 = 531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749/1,123.38 = 531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749x = 1,123.38 × 531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749x = 597,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,548.29/749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.79

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