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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.05, 1,034.69 and 563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.05, 1,034.69 and 563.94 is: 778.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.05 : 1,034.69 = 563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.05/1,034.69 = 563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.05x = 1,034.69 × 563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.05x = 583,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,503.08/749.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.99

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