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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.20, 1,125.04 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.20, 1,125.04 and 564.12 is: 847.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.20 : 1,125.04 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.20/1,125.04 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.20x = 1,125.04 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.20x = 634,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,657.56/749.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.11

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