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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.91, 1,122.53 and 415.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.91, 1,122.53 and 415.88 is: 622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.91 : 1,122.53 = 415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.91/1,122.53 = 415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.91x = 1,122.53 × 415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.91x = 466,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,840.61/749.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.53

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