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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.38, 1,121.94 and 585.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.38, 1,121.94 and 585.54 is: 877.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.38 : 1,121.94 = 585.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.38/1,121.94 = 585.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.38x = 1,121.94 × 585.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.38x = 656,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,940.75/748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.82

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