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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.48, 1,125.63 and 588.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.48, 1,125.63 and 588.29 is: 883.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.48 : 1,125.63 = 588.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.48/1,125.63 = 588.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.48x = 1,125.63 × 588.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.48x = 662,191.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,191.24/749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.54

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