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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.24, 1,128.59 and 658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.24, 1,128.59 and 658.06 is: 992.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.24 : 1,128.59 = 658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.24/1,128.59 = 658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.24x = 1,128.59 × 658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.24x = 742,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,679.94/748.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.57

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