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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.01, 1,122 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.01, 1,122 and 356.82 is: 535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.01 : 1,122 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.01/1,122 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.01x = 1,122 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.01x = 400,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,352.04/748.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.23

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