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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.61, 1,121.70 and 531.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.61, 1,121.70 and 531.13 is: 795.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.61 : 1,121.70 = 531.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.61/1,121.70 = 531.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.61x = 1,121.70 × 531.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.61x = 595,762.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,762.91/748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.83

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