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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.90, 1,123.62 and 534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.90, 1,123.62 and 534.16 is: 801.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.90 : 1,123.62 = 534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.90/1,123.62 = 534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.90x = 1,123.62 × 534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.90x = 600,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,192.86/748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.43

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