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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.18, 1,124.58 and 596.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.18, 1,124.58 and 596.09 is: 894.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.18 : 1,124.58 = 596.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.18/1,124.58 = 596.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.18x = 1,124.58 × 596.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.18x = 670,350.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,350.89/749.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.78

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