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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.26, 1,122.40 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.26, 1,122.40 and 315.42 is: 473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.26 : 1,122.40 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.26/1,122.40 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.26x = 1,122.40 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.26x = 354,027.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,027.41/748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.13

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