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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.20, 1,121.94 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.20, 1,121.94 and 363 is: 544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.20 : 1,121.94 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.20/1,121.94 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.20x = 1,121.94 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.20x = 407,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,264.22/748.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.33

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