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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.33, 1,122.73 and 383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.33, 1,122.73 and 383.38 is: 575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.33 : 1,122.73 = 383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.33/1,122.73 = 383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.33x = 1,122.73 × 383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.33x = 430,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,432.23/748.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.19

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