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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.12, 1,122.20 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.12, 1,122.20 and 315.24 is: 472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.12 : 1,122.20 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.12/1,122.20 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.12x = 1,122.20 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.12x = 353,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,762.33/748.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.87

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