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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748, 1,122.90 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748, 1,122.90 and 539.92 is: 810.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748 : 1,122.90 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748/1,122.90 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748x = 1,122.90 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748x = 606,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,276.17/748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.53

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