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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.30, 1,120.31 and 594.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.30, 1,120.31 and 594.45 is: 889.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.30 : 1,120.31 = 594.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.30/1,120.31 = 594.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.30x = 1,120.31 × 594.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.30x = 665,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,968.28/748.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.97

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