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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.43, 1,033.29 and 616.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.43, 1,033.29 and 616.19 is: 849.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.43 : 1,033.29 = 616.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.43/1,033.29 = 616.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.43x = 1,033.29 × 616.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.43x = 636,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,697.80/749.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.58

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