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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.50, 1,033.36 and 552.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.50, 1,033.36 and 552.67 is: 761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.50 : 1,033.36 = 552.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.50/1,033.36 = 552.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.50x = 1,033.36 × 552.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.50x = 571,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,108.92/749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.98

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