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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.30, 1,122.52 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.30, 1,122.52 and 383.40 is: 575.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.30 : 1,122.52 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.30/1,122.52 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.30x = 1,122.52 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.30x = 430,374.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,374.17/748.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.14

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