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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,124.16 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,124.16 and 425.76 is: 638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,124.16 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,124.16 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,124.16 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 478,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,622.36/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.37

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