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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.08, 1,124.18 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.08, 1,124.18 and 534.20 is: 801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.08 : 1,124.18 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.08/1,124.18 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.08x = 1,124.18 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.08x = 600,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,536.96/749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.70

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