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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.90, 1,125.12 and 535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.90, 1,125.12 and 535.16 is: 802.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.90 : 1,125.12 = 535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.90/1,125.12 = 535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.90x = 1,125.12 × 535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.90x = 602,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,119.22/749.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.93

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