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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748, 1,121.88 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748, 1,121.88 and 530.92 is: 796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748 : 1,121.88 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748/1,121.88 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748x = 1,121.88 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748x = 595,628.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,628.53/748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.29

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