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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.92, 1,122.84 and 459.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.92, 1,122.84 and 459.75 is: 689.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.92 : 1,122.84 = 459.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.92/1,122.84 = 459.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.92x = 1,122.84 × 459.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.92x = 516,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,225.69/748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.29

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