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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.24, 1,122.22 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.24, 1,122.22 and 506.32 is: 759.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.24 : 1,122.22 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.24/1,122.22 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.24x = 1,122.22 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.24x = 568,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,202.43/748.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.39

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