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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.46, 1,122.93 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.46, 1,122.93 and 383.15 is: 574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.46 : 1,122.93 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.46/1,122.93 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.46x = 1,122.93 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.46x = 430,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,245.01/748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.84

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