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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,122.66 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,122.66 and 587.16 is: 879.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,122.66 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,122.66 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,122.66 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 659,181.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,181.05/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.89

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