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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.08, 1,126.20 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.08, 1,126.20 and 605.80 is: 910.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.08 : 1,126.20 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.08/1,126.20 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.08x = 1,126.20 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.08x = 682,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,251.96/749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.79

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