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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.53, 1,124.85 and 605.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.53, 1,124.85 and 605.01 is: 907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.53 : 1,124.85 = 605.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.53/1,124.85 = 605.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.53x = 1,124.85 × 605.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.53x = 680,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,538.97/749.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.96

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