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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.18, 1,121.04 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.18, 1,121.04 and 484.72 is: 725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.18 : 1,121.04 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.18/1,121.04 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.18x = 1,121.04 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.18x = 543,387.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,387.71/749.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.31

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