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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.53, 1,034.22 and 581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.53, 1,034.22 and 581.16 is: 802.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.53 : 1,034.22 = 581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.53/1,034.22 = 581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.53x = 1,034.22 × 581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.53x = 601,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,047.30/748.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.97

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