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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.48, 1,114.52 and 581.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.48, 1,114.52 and 581.67 is: 870.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.48 : 1,114.52 = 581.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.48/1,114.52 = 581.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.48x = 1,114.52 × 581.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.48x = 648,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,279.94/744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.78

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