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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.65, 1,125.62 and 491.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.65, 1,125.62 and 491.31 is: 737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.65 : 1,125.62 = 491.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.65/1,125.62 = 491.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.65x = 1,125.62 × 491.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.65x = 553,024.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,024.78/749.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.72

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