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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.88, 1,122.68 and 556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.88, 1,122.68 and 556.56 is: 834.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.88 : 1,122.68 = 556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.88/1,122.68 = 556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.88x = 1,122.68 × 556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.88x = 624,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,838.78/748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.36

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