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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.88, 1,121.52 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.88, 1,121.52 and 459.44 is: 688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.88 : 1,121.52 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.88/1,121.52 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.88x = 1,121.52 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.88x = 515,271.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,271.15/748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.06

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