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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.13, 1,119.81 and 565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.13, 1,119.81 and 565.88 is: 847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.13 : 1,119.81 = 565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.13/1,119.81 = 565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.13x = 1,119.81 × 565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.13x = 633,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,669.65/748.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.01

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