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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,130.88 and 744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,130.88 and 744.84 is: 1,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,130.88 = 744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,130.88 = 744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,130.88 × 744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 842,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,324.66/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.36

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