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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.38, 1,120.65 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.38, 1,120.65 and 458.94 is: 687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.38 : 1,120.65 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.38/1,120.65 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.38x = 1,120.65 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.38x = 514,311.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,311.11/748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.23

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