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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.44, 1,125.12 and 653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.44, 1,125.12 and 653.44 is: 981.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.44 : 1,125.12 = 653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.44/1,125.12 = 653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.44x = 1,125.12 × 653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.44x = 735,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,198.41/749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.00

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