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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.49, 1,124.49 and 543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.49, 1,124.49 and 543.69 is: 815.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.49 : 1,124.49 = 543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.49/1,124.49 = 543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.49x = 1,124.49 × 543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.49x = 611,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,373.97/749.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.72

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