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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.62, 1,032.98 and 425.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.62, 1,032.98 and 425.21 is: 586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.62 : 1,032.98 = 425.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.62/1,032.98 = 425.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.62x = 1,032.98 × 425.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.62x = 439,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,226.13/748.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.71

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