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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.48, 1,122.22 and 649.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.48, 1,122.22 and 649.01 is: 969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.48 : 1,122.22 = 649.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.48/1,122.22 = 649.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.48x = 1,122.22 × 649.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.48x = 728,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,332.00/751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.20

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