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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.11, 1,121.71 and 358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.11, 1,121.71 and 358.23 is: 537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.11 : 1,121.71 = 358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.11/1,121.71 = 358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.11x = 1,121.71 × 358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.11x = 401,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,830.17/748.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.13

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