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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749, 1,123.96 and 550.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749, 1,123.96 and 550.98 is: 826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749 : 1,123.96 = 550.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749/1,123.96 = 550.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749x = 1,123.96 × 550.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749x = 619,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,279.48/749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.81

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