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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.43, 1,120.51 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.43, 1,120.51 and 488.72 is: 731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.43 : 1,120.51 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.43/1,120.51 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.43x = 1,120.51 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.43x = 547,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,615.65/748.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.69

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