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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.22, 1,122.04 and 436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.22, 1,122.04 and 436.21 is: 653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.22 : 1,122.04 = 436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.22/1,122.04 = 436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.22x = 1,122.04 × 436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.22x = 489,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,445.07/749.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.27

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