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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.56, 1,032.12 and 590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.56, 1,032.12 and 590.88 is: 814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.56 : 1,032.12 = 590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.56/1,032.12 = 590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.56x = 1,032.12 × 590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.56x = 609,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,859.07/748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.71

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