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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.09, 1,121.66 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.09, 1,121.66 and 358.08 is: 536.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.09 : 1,121.66 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.09/1,121.66 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.09x = 1,121.66 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.09x = 401,644.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,644.01/748.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.89

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