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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.30, 1,121.81 and 595.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.30, 1,121.81 and 595.45 is: 891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.30 : 1,121.81 = 595.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.30/1,121.81 = 595.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.30x = 1,121.81 × 595.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.30x = 667,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,981.76/749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.47

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