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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.98, 1,120.86 and 738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.98, 1,120.86 and 738 is: 1,104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.98 : 1,120.86 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.98/1,120.86 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.98x = 1,120.86 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.98x = 827,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,194.68/748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.43

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