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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.48, 1,119.24 and 647.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.48, 1,119.24 and 647.01 is: 966.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.48 : 1,119.24 = 647.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.48/1,119.24 = 647.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.48x = 1,119.24 × 647.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.48x = 724,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,159.47/749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.22

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