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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.15, 1,121.47 and 376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.15, 1,121.47 and 376.82 is: 564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.15 : 1,121.47 = 376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.15/1,121.47 = 376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.15x = 1,121.47 × 376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.15x = 422,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,592.33/748.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.85

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