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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.53, 1,124.16 and 567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.53, 1,124.16 and 567.18 is: 851.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.53 : 1,124.16 = 567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.53/1,124.16 = 567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.53x = 1,124.16 × 567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.53x = 637,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,601.07/748.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.80

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