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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.34, 1,122.99 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.34, 1,122.99 and 363.38 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.34 : 1,122.99 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.34/1,122.99 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.34x = 1,122.99 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.34x = 408,072.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,072.11/748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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