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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,122.69 and 309.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,122.69 and 309.57 is: 464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,122.69 = 309.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,122.69 = 309.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,122.69 × 309.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 347,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,551.14/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.39

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