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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.93, 1,124.21 and 635.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.93, 1,124.21 and 635.11 is: 952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.93 : 1,124.21 = 635.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.93/1,124.21 = 635.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.93x = 1,124.21 × 635.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.93x = 713,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,995.79/749.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.09

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