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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.26, 1,123.65 and 563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.26, 1,123.65 and 563.18 is: 845.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.26 : 1,123.65 = 563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.26/1,123.65 = 563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.26x = 1,123.65 × 563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.26x = 632,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,811.59/748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.71

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