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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.18, 1,119.15 and 572.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.18, 1,119.15 and 572.91 is: 856.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.18 : 1,119.15 = 572.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.18/1,119.15 = 572.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.18x = 1,119.15 × 572.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.18x = 641,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,169.36/748.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.98

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