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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.89, 1,121.22 and 565.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.89, 1,121.22 and 565.71 is: 846.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.89 : 1,121.22 = 565.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.89/1,121.22 = 565.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.89x = 1,121.22 × 565.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.89x = 634,285.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,285.37/748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.97

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