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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.84, 1,032.26 and 552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.84, 1,032.26 and 552.02 is: 760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.84 : 1,032.26 = 552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.84/1,032.26 = 552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.84x = 1,032.26 × 552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.84x = 569,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,828.17/748.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.95

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