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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.08, 1,120.59 and 609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.08, 1,120.59 and 609.75 is: 913.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.08 : 1,120.59 = 609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.08/1,120.59 = 609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.08x = 1,120.59 × 609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.08x = 683,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,279.75/748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.38

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