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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.06, 1,122.10 and 504.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.06, 1,122.10 and 504.77 is: 757.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.06 : 1,122.10 = 504.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.06/1,122.10 = 504.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.06x = 1,122.10 × 504.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.06x = 566,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,395.54/748.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.16

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