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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.27, 1,124.21 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.27, 1,124.21 and 475.28 is: 713.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.27 : 1,124.21 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.27/1,124.21 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.27x = 1,124.21 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.27x = 534,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,314.53/749.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.11

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