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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.44, 1,126.74 and 489.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.44, 1,126.74 and 489.62 is: 735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.44 : 1,126.74 = 489.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.44/1,126.74 = 489.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.44x = 1,126.74 × 489.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.44x = 551,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,674.44/750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.13

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