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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.17, 1,119.42 and 531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.17, 1,119.42 and 531.90 is: 795.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.17 : 1,119.42 = 531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.17/1,119.42 = 531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.17x = 1,119.42 × 531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.17x = 595,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,419.50/748.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.83

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