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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.57, 1,121.35 and 647.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.57, 1,121.35 and 647.95 is: 969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.57 : 1,121.35 = 647.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.57/1,121.35 = 647.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.57x = 1,121.35 × 647.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.57x = 726,574.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,574.31/749.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.32

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