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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.88, 1,122.18 and 648.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.88, 1,122.18 and 648.44 is: 970.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.88 : 1,122.18 = 648.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.88/1,122.18 = 648.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.88x = 1,122.18 × 648.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.88x = 727,666.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,666.40/749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.38

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