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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.40, 1,121.19 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.40, 1,121.19 and 377.76 is: 565.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.40 : 1,121.19 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.40/1,121.19 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.40x = 1,121.19 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.40x = 423,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,540.73/748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.93

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