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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.18, 1,120.14 and 488.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.18, 1,120.14 and 488.48 is: 731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.18 : 1,120.14 = 488.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.18/1,120.14 = 488.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.18x = 1,120.14 × 488.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.18x = 547,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,160.39/748.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.32

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