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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.22, 1,120.55 and 435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.22, 1,120.55 and 435.21 is: 651.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.22 : 1,120.55 = 435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.22/1,120.55 = 435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.22x = 1,120.55 × 435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.22x = 487,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,668.19/748.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.78

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