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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,119.90 and 646.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,119.90 and 646.92 is: 967.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,119.90 = 646.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,119.90 = 646.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,119.90 × 646.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 724,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,485.71/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.99

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