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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.46, 1,034.39 and 624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.46, 1,034.39 and 624.92 is: 862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.46 : 1,034.39 = 624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.46/1,034.39 = 624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.46x = 1,034.39 × 624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.46x = 646,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,411.00/749.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.50

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