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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.46, 1,122.56 and 617.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.46, 1,122.56 and 617.99 is: 925.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.46 : 1,122.56 = 617.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.46/1,122.56 = 617.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.46x = 1,122.56 × 617.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.46x = 693,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,722.15/749.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.63

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