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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.34, 1,122.50 and 566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.34, 1,122.50 and 566.09 is: 849.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.34 : 1,122.50 = 566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.34/1,122.50 = 566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.34x = 1,122.50 × 566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.34x = 635,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,430.41/748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.13

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