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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.46, 1,123.28 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.46, 1,123.28 and 529.52 is: 794.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.46 : 1,123.28 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.46/1,123.28 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.46x = 1,123.28 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.46x = 594,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,799.23/748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.70

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