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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.30, 1,123.96 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.30, 1,123.96 and 327.11 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.30 : 1,123.96 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.30/1,123.96 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.30x = 1,123.96 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.30x = 367,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,652.73/749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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