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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.42, 1,122.66 and 382.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.42, 1,122.66 and 382.78 is: 574.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.42 : 1,122.66 = 382.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.42/1,122.66 = 382.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.42x = 1,122.66 × 382.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.42x = 429,730.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,730.84/748.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.18

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