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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.39, 1,122.30 and 641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.39, 1,122.30 and 641.25 is: 960.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.39 : 1,122.30 = 641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.39/1,122.30 = 641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.39x = 1,122.30 × 641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.39x = 719,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,674.88/749.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.35

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