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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748, 1,122.03 and 617.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748, 1,122.03 and 617.77 is: 926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748 : 1,122.03 = 617.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748/1,122.03 = 617.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748x = 1,122.03 × 617.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748x = 693,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,156.47/748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.68

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