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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.41, 1,121.55 and 532.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.41, 1,121.55 and 532.60 is: 797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.41 : 1,121.55 = 532.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.41/1,121.55 = 532.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.41x = 1,121.55 × 532.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.41x = 597,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,337.53/749.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.08

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