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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,123.88 and 502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,123.88 and 502.61 is: 754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,123.88 = 502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,123.88 = 502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,123.88 × 502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 564,865.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,865.19/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.59

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