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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,122.36 and 617.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,122.36 and 617.63 is: 924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,122.36 = 617.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,122.36 = 617.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,122.36 × 617.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 693,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,195.28/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.56

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