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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.14, 1,121.49 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.14, 1,121.49 and 363.18 is: 544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.14 : 1,121.49 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.14/1,121.49 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.14x = 1,121.49 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.14x = 407,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,302.74/748.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.42

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