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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.48, 1,124.70 and 669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.48, 1,124.70 and 669.30 is: 1,004.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.48 : 1,124.70 = 669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.48/1,124.70 = 669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.48x = 1,124.70 × 669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.48x = 752,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,761.71/749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.38

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