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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.22, 1,121.90 and 315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.22, 1,121.90 and 315.26 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.22 : 1,121.90 = 315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.22/1,121.90 = 315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.22x = 1,121.90 × 315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.22x = 353,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,690.19/748.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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