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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.86, 1,124.01 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.86, 1,124.01 and 420.72 is: 630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.86 : 1,124.01 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.86/1,124.01 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.86x = 1,124.01 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.86x = 472,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,893.49/749.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.64

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