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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.73, 1,121.60 and 585.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.73, 1,121.60 and 585.65 is: 877.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.73 : 1,121.60 = 585.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.73/1,121.60 = 585.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.73x = 1,121.60 × 585.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.73x = 656,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,856.50/748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.30

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