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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.30, 1,123.11 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.30, 1,123.11 and 401.92 is: 603.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.30 : 1,123.11 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.30/1,123.11 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.30x = 1,123.11 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.30x = 451,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,400.37/748.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.23

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