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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.17, 1,124.28 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.17, 1,124.28 and 401.76 is: 603.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.17 : 1,124.28 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.17/1,124.28 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.17x = 1,124.28 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.17x = 451,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,690.73/748.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.73

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