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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.48, 1,121.23 and 585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.48, 1,121.23 and 585.40 is: 876.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.48 : 1,121.23 = 585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.48/1,121.23 = 585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.48x = 1,121.23 × 585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.48x = 656,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,368.04/748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.93

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