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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.08, 1,122.24 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.08, 1,122.24 and 315.24 is: 472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.08 : 1,122.24 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.08/1,122.24 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.08x = 1,122.24 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.08x = 353,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,774.94/748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.91

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