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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.22, 1,121.04 and 584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.22, 1,121.04 and 584.01 is: 875.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.22 : 1,121.04 = 584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.22/1,121.04 = 584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.22x = 1,121.04 × 584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.22x = 654,698.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,698.57/748.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.01

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