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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.09, 1,032.05 and 552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.09, 1,032.05 and 552.26 is: 760.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.09 : 1,032.05 = 552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.09/1,032.05 = 552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.09x = 1,032.05 × 552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.09x = 569,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,952.01/749.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.86

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