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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.40, 1,124.13 and 604.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.40, 1,124.13 and 604.01 is: 906.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.40 : 1,124.13 = 604.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.40/1,124.13 = 604.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.40x = 1,124.13 × 604.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.40x = 678,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,981.12/749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.03

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