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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.61, 1,125.11 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.61, 1,125.11 and 379.68 is: 569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.61 : 1,125.11 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.61/1,125.11 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.61x = 1,125.11 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.61x = 427,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,181.76/749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.87

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