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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.28, 1,123.90 and 567.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.28, 1,123.90 and 567.02 is: 850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.28 : 1,123.90 = 567.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.28/1,123.90 = 567.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.28x = 1,123.90 × 567.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.28x = 637,273.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,273.78/749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.51

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