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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.44, 1,121.73 and 565.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.44, 1,121.73 and 565.57 is: 846.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.44 : 1,121.73 = 565.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.44/1,121.73 = 565.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.44x = 1,121.73 × 565.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.44x = 634,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,416.84/749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.52

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