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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.56, 1,121.28 and 594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.56, 1,121.28 and 594.72 is: 890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.56 : 1,121.28 = 594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.56/1,121.28 = 594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.56x = 1,121.28 × 594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.56x = 666,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,847.64/748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.84

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