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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.23, 1,121.60 and 357.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.23, 1,121.60 and 357.77 is: 536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.23 : 1,121.60 = 357.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.23/1,121.60 = 357.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.23x = 1,121.60 × 357.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.23x = 401,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,277.19/748.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.30

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