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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.86, 1,121.61 and 531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.86, 1,121.61 and 531.90 is: 796.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.86 : 1,121.61 = 531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.86/1,121.61 = 531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.86x = 1,121.61 × 531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.86x = 596,584.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,584.36/748.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.66

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