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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.11, 1,120.95 and 530.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.11, 1,120.95 and 530.63 is: 795.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.11 : 1,120.95 = 530.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.11/1,120.95 = 530.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.11x = 1,120.95 × 530.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.11x = 594,804.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,804.09/748.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.08

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