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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.31, 1,121.40 and 583.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.31, 1,121.40 and 583.97 is: 875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.31 : 1,121.40 = 583.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.31/1,121.40 = 583.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.31x = 1,121.40 × 583.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.31x = 654,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,858.35/748.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.12

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