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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.09, 1,122.27 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.09, 1,122.27 and 309.48 is: 464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.09 : 1,122.27 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.09/1,122.27 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.09x = 1,122.27 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.09x = 347,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,320.12/748.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.28

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