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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.11, 1,122.67 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.11, 1,122.67 and 332.49 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.11 : 1,122.67 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.11/1,122.67 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.11x = 1,122.67 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.11x = 373,276.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,276.55/749.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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