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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.81, 1,033.31 and 571.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.81, 1,033.31 and 571.89 is: 789.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.81 : 1,033.31 = 571.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.81/1,033.31 = 571.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.81x = 1,033.31 × 571.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.81x = 590,941.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,941.09/748.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.18

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