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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.40, 1,033.08 and 552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.40, 1,033.08 and 552.60 is: 761.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.40 : 1,033.08 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.40/1,033.08 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.40x = 1,033.08 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.40x = 570,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,880.01/749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.78

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