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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.89, 1,030.97 and 562.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.89, 1,030.97 and 562.07 is: 773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.89 : 1,030.97 = 562.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.89/1,030.97 = 562.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.89x = 1,030.97 × 562.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.89x = 579,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,469.34/748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.77

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