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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.36, 1,124.22 and 456.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.36, 1,124.22 and 456.64 is: 685.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.36 : 1,124.22 = 456.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.36/1,124.22 = 456.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.36x = 1,124.22 × 456.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.36x = 513,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,363.82/748.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.99

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