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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.52, 1,122.12 and 556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.52, 1,122.12 and 556.56 is: 833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.52 : 1,122.12 = 556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.52/1,122.12 = 556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.52x = 1,122.12 × 556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.52x = 624,527.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,527.11/749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.24

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