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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.33, 1,123.08 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.33, 1,123.08 and 513.52 is: 770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.33 : 1,123.08 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.33/1,123.08 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.33x = 1,123.08 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.33x = 576,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,724.04/748.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.68

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