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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.04, 1,125.61 and 699.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.04, 1,125.61 and 699.83 is: 1,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.04 : 1,125.61 = 699.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.04/1,125.61 = 699.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.04x = 1,125.61 × 699.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.04x = 787,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,735.65/749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.66

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