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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.19, 1,122.69 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.19, 1,122.69 and 315.34 is: 473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.19 : 1,122.69 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.19/1,122.69 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.19x = 1,122.69 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.19x = 354,023.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,023.45/748.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.17

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