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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.16, 1,122.44 and 632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.16, 1,122.44 and 632.32 is: 948.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.16 : 1,122.44 = 632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.16/1,122.44 = 632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.16x = 1,122.44 × 632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.16x = 709,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,741.26/748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.65

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