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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.04, 1,122.45 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.04, 1,122.45 and 424.04 is: 636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.04 : 1,122.45 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.04/1,122.45 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.04x = 1,122.45 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.04x = 475,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,963.70/748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.28

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