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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.96, 1,121.16 and 652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.96, 1,121.16 and 652.96 is: 977.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.96 : 1,121.16 = 652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.96/1,121.16 = 652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.96x = 1,121.16 × 652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.96x = 732,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,072.63/748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.45

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