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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.04, 1,122.05 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.04, 1,122.05 and 423.63 is: 635.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.04 : 1,122.05 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.04/1,122.05 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.04x = 1,122.05 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.04x = 475,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,335.10/748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.45

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