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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.28, 1,122.64 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.28, 1,122.64 and 383.33 is: 575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.28 : 1,122.64 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.28/1,122.64 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.28x = 1,122.64 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.28x = 430,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,337.18/748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.10

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