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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.71, 1,122.59 and 543.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.71, 1,122.59 and 543.45 is: 814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.71 : 1,122.59 = 543.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.71/1,122.59 = 543.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.71x = 1,122.59 × 543.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.71x = 610,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,071.54/748.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.83

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