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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.98, 1,120.48 and 584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.98, 1,120.48 and 584.90 is: 876.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.98 : 1,120.48 = 584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.98/1,120.48 = 584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.98x = 1,120.48 × 584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.98x = 655,361.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,361.69/747.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.18

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