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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.60, 1,123.44 and 577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.60, 1,123.44 and 577.76 is: 865.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.60 : 1,123.44 = 577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.60/1,123.44 = 577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.60x = 1,123.44 × 577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.60x = 649,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,078.69/749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.90

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