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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.92, 1,124.88 and 641.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.92, 1,124.88 and 641.92 is: 962.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.92 : 1,124.88 = 641.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.92/1,124.88 = 641.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.92x = 1,124.88 × 641.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.92x = 722,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,082.97/749.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.88

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