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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,121.56 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,121.56 and 488.16 is: 731.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,121.56 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,121.56 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,121.56 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 547,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,498.29/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.39

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