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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.42, 1,117.56 and 592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.42, 1,117.56 and 592.60 is: 884.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.42 : 1,117.56 = 592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.42/1,117.56 = 592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.42x = 1,117.56 × 592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.42x = 662,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,266.06/748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.89

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