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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,123.07 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,123.07 and 315.56 is: 473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,123.07 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,123.07 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,123.07 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 354,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,397.20/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.54

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