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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.24, 1,122.78 and 672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.24, 1,122.78 and 672.20 is: 1,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.24 : 1,122.78 = 672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.24/1,122.78 = 672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.24x = 1,122.78 × 672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.24x = 754,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,732.72/749.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.33

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