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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.02, 1,122.72 and 489.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.02, 1,122.72 and 489.22 is: 733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.02 : 1,122.72 = 489.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.02/1,122.72 = 489.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.02x = 1,122.72 × 489.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.02x = 549,257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,257.08/749.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.30

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