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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.07, 1,122.13 and 382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.07, 1,122.13 and 382.76 is: 574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.07 : 1,122.13 = 382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.07/1,122.13 = 382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.07x = 1,122.13 × 382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.07x = 429,500.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,500.87/748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.15

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