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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.80, 1,121.31 and 587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.80, 1,121.31 and 587.34 is: 879.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.80 : 1,121.31 = 587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.80/1,121.31 = 587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.80x = 1,121.31 × 587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.80x = 658,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,590.22/748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.53

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