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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.32, 1,122.76 and 567.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.32, 1,122.76 and 567.07 is: 849.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.32 : 1,122.76 = 567.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.32/1,122.76 = 567.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.32x = 1,122.76 × 567.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.32x = 636,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,681.42/749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.68

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