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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.60, 1,123.13 and 584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.60, 1,123.13 and 584.64 is: 877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.60 : 1,123.13 = 584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.60/1,123.13 = 584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.60x = 1,123.13 × 584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.60x = 656,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,626.72/748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.14

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