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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.20, 1,126.14 and 698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.20, 1,126.14 and 698.44 is: 1,049.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.20 : 1,126.14 = 698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.20/1,126.14 = 698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.20x = 1,126.14 × 698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.20x = 786,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,541.22/749.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.84

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