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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.48, 1,121.84 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.48, 1,121.84 and 315.20 is: 472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.48 : 1,121.84 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.48/1,121.84 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.48x = 1,121.84 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.48x = 353,603.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,603.97/748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.43

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