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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.04, 1,122.12 and 425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.04, 1,122.12 and 425.04 is: 636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.04 : 1,122.12 = 425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.04/1,122.12 = 425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.04x = 1,122.12 × 425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.04x = 476,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,945.88/749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.74

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