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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.92, 1,123.76 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.92, 1,123.76 and 613.92 is: 919.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.92 : 1,123.76 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.92/1,123.76 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.92x = 1,123.76 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.92x = 689,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,898.74/749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.96

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