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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.06, 1,121.39 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.06, 1,121.39 and 377.63 is: 566.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.06 : 1,121.39 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.06/1,121.39 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.06x = 1,121.39 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.06x = 423,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,468.63/748.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.09

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