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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.21, 1,122.28 and 610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.21, 1,122.28 and 610.88 is: 915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.21 : 1,122.28 = 610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.21/1,122.28 = 610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.21x = 1,122.28 × 610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.21x = 685,571.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,571.27/749.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.06

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