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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.38, 1,120.74 and 544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.38, 1,120.74 and 544.26 is: 815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.38 : 1,120.74 = 544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.38/1,120.74 = 544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.38x = 1,120.74 × 544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.38x = 609,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,973.95/748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.06

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