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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.01, 1,124.34 and 543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.01, 1,124.34 and 543.69 is: 816.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.01 : 1,124.34 = 543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.01/1,124.34 = 543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.01x = 1,124.34 × 543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.01x = 611,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,292.41/749.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.13

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