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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.07, 1,123.62 and 402.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.07, 1,123.62 and 402.69 is: 604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.07 : 1,123.62 = 402.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.07/1,123.62 = 402.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.07x = 1,123.62 × 402.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.07x = 452,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,470.54/749.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.04

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