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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.16, 1,122.62 and 357.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.16, 1,122.62 and 357.95 is: 537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.16 : 1,122.62 = 357.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.16/1,122.62 = 357.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.16x = 1,122.62 × 357.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.16x = 401,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,834.43/748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.10

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