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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.43, 1,122.63 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.43, 1,122.63 and 337.28 is: 505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.43 : 1,122.63 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.43/1,122.63 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.43x = 1,122.63 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.43x = 378,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,640.51/748.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.91

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