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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.61, 1,123.20 and 532.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.61, 1,123.20 and 532.13 is: 797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.61 : 1,123.20 = 532.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.61/1,123.20 = 532.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.61x = 1,123.20 × 532.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.61x = 597,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,682.80/749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.33

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