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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.08, 1,124.16 and 532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.08, 1,124.16 and 532.84 is: 799.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.08 : 1,124.16 = 532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.08/1,124.16 = 532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.08x = 1,124.16 × 532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.08x = 598,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,997.41/749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.64

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