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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.67, 1,121.33 and 582.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.67, 1,121.33 and 582.85 is: 872.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.67 : 1,121.33 = 582.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.67/1,121.33 = 582.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.67x = 1,121.33 × 582.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.67x = 653,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,570.05/748.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.97

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