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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.12, 1,121.14 and 650.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.12, 1,121.14 and 650.42 is: 974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.12 : 1,121.14 = 650.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.12/1,121.14 = 650.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.12x = 1,121.14 × 650.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.12x = 729,211.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,211.88/748.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.73

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