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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.32, 1,124.24 and 527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.32, 1,124.24 and 527.20 is: 790.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.32 : 1,124.24 = 527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.32/1,124.24 = 527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.32x = 1,124.24 × 527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.32x = 592,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,699.33/749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.98

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