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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.10, 1,121.76 and 456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.10, 1,121.76 and 456.72 is: 683.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.10 : 1,121.76 = 456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.10/1,121.76 = 456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.10x = 1,121.76 × 456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.10x = 512,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,330.23/749.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.93

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