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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.62, 1,123.06 and 552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.62, 1,123.06 and 552.45 is: 827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.62 : 1,123.06 = 552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.62/1,123.06 = 552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.62x = 1,123.06 × 552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.62x = 620,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,428.50/749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.66

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