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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.17, 1,122.26 and 587.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.17, 1,122.26 and 587.79 is: 881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.17 : 1,122.26 = 587.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.17/1,122.26 = 587.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.17x = 1,122.26 × 587.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.17x = 659,650.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,650.27/748.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.69

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