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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.71, 1,124.33 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.71, 1,124.33 and 249.28 is: 373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.71 : 1,124.33 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.71/1,124.33 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.71x = 1,124.33 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.71x = 280,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,272.98/749.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.84

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