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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.56, 1,123.72 and 424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.56, 1,123.72 and 424.36 is: 636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.56 : 1,123.72 = 424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.56/1,123.72 = 424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.56x = 1,123.72 × 424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.56x = 476,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,861.82/749.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.19

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