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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.92, 1,122.66 and 604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.92, 1,122.66 and 604.12 is: 904.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.92 : 1,122.66 = 604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.92/1,122.66 = 604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.92x = 1,122.66 × 604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.92x = 678,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,221.36/749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.39

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