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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.55, 1,122.27 and 566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.55, 1,122.27 and 566.40 is: 848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.55 : 1,122.27 = 566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.55/1,122.27 = 566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.55x = 1,122.27 × 566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.55x = 635,653.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,653.73/749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.05

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