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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.17, 1,123.76 and 588.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.17, 1,123.76 and 588.79 is: 883.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.17 : 1,123.76 = 588.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.17/1,123.76 = 588.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.17x = 1,123.76 × 588.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.17x = 661,658.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,658.65/749.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.19

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