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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.29, 1,126.02 and 490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.29, 1,126.02 and 490.22 is: 735.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.29 : 1,126.02 = 490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.29/1,126.02 = 490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.29x = 1,126.02 × 490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.29x = 552,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,000.34/750.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.71

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