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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.28, 1,122.43 and 595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.28, 1,122.43 and 595.47 is: 892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.28 : 1,122.43 = 595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.28/1,122.43 = 595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.28x = 1,122.43 × 595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.28x = 668,373.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,373.39/749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.02

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