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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.12, 1,121.85 and 517.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.12, 1,121.85 and 517.39 is: 774.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.12 : 1,121.85 = 517.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.12/1,121.85 = 517.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.12x = 1,121.85 × 517.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.12x = 580,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,431.17/749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.82

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