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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.09, 1,122.13 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.09, 1,122.13 and 315.24 is: 472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.09 : 1,122.13 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.09/1,122.13 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.09x = 1,122.13 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.09x = 353,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,740.26/748.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.86

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