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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.02, 1,036.42 and 650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.02, 1,036.42 and 650.60 is: 900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.02 : 1,036.42 = 650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.02/1,036.42 = 650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.02x = 1,036.42 × 650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.02x = 674,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,294.85/749.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.24

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