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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.88, 1,124.46 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.88, 1,124.46 and 533.52 is: 800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.88 : 1,124.46 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.88/1,124.46 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.88x = 1,124.46 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.88x = 599,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,921.90/749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.02

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