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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.14, 1,122.15 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.14, 1,122.15 and 315.25 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.14 : 1,122.15 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.14/1,122.15 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.14x = 1,122.15 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.14x = 353,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,757.79/748.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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