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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.35, 1,124.22 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.35, 1,124.22 and 424.54 is: 636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.35 : 1,124.22 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.35/1,124.22 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.35x = 1,124.22 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.35x = 477,276.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,276.36/749.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.92

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