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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.72, 1,125.12 and 603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.72, 1,125.12 and 603.92 is: 906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.72 : 1,125.12 = 603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.72/1,125.12 = 603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.72x = 1,125.12 × 603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.72x = 679,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,482.47/749.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.31

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