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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.36, 1,121.76 and 675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.36, 1,121.76 and 675.92 is: 1,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.36 : 1,121.76 = 675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.36/1,121.76 = 675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.36x = 1,121.76 × 675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.36x = 758,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,220.02/749.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.82

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