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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.22, 1,121.12 and 593.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.22, 1,121.12 and 593.31 is: 889.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.22 : 1,121.12 = 593.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.22/1,121.12 = 593.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.22x = 1,121.12 × 593.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.22x = 665,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,168.74/748.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.00

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