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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.07, 1,121.73 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.07, 1,121.73 and 227.93 is: 341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.07 : 1,121.73 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.07/1,121.73 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.07x = 1,121.73 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.07x = 255,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,675.92/748.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.78

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