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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.88, 1,109.52 and 747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.88, 1,109.52 and 747.72 is: 1,106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.88 : 1,109.52 = 747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.88/1,109.52 = 747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.88x = 1,109.52 × 747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.88x = 829,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,610.29/749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.32

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