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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.58, 1,126.20 and 658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.58, 1,126.20 and 658.44 is: 989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.58 : 1,126.20 = 658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.58/1,126.20 = 658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.58x = 1,126.20 × 658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.58x = 741,535.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,535.13/749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.27

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