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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.06, 1,121.14 and 564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.06, 1,121.14 and 564.93 is: 846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.06 : 1,121.14 = 564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.06/1,121.14 = 564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.06x = 1,121.14 × 564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.06x = 633,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,365.62/748.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.68

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