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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.85, 1,124.06 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.85, 1,124.06 and 402.66 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.85 : 1,124.06 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.85/1,124.06 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.85x = 1,124.06 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.85x = 452,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,614.00/749.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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