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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.40, 1,125.45 and 544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.40, 1,125.45 and 544.20 is: 817.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.40 : 1,125.45 = 544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.40/1,125.45 = 544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.40x = 1,125.45 × 544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.40x = 612,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,469.89/749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.28

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