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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,122.44 and 673.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,122.44 and 673.07 is: 1,008.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,122.44 = 673.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,122.44 = 673.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,122.44 × 673.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 755,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,480.69/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.44

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