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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.97, 1,122.84 and 587.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.97, 1,122.84 and 587.37 is: 880.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.97 : 1,122.84 = 587.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.97/1,122.84 = 587.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.97x = 1,122.84 × 587.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.97x = 659,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,522.53/748.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.58

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