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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,121.45 and 645.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,121.45 and 645.47 is: 967.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,121.45 = 645.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,121.45 = 645.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,121.45 × 645.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 723,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,857.70/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.16

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