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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.12, 1,122.54 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.12, 1,122.54 and 363.40 is: 545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.12 : 1,122.54 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.12/1,122.54 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.12x = 1,122.54 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.12x = 407,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,931.04/748.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.27

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