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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.12, 1,033.12 and 553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.12, 1,033.12 and 553.12 is: 762.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.12 : 1,033.12 = 553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.12/1,033.12 = 553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.12x = 1,033.12 × 553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.12x = 571,439.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,439.33/749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.81

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