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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.66, 1,123.84 and 530.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.66, 1,123.84 and 530.36 is: 795.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.66 : 1,123.84 = 530.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.66/1,123.84 = 530.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.66x = 1,123.84 × 530.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.66x = 596,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,039.78/749.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.08

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