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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.48, 1,122.72 and 505.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.48, 1,122.72 and 505.48 is: 758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.48 : 1,122.72 = 505.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.48/1,122.72 = 505.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.48x = 1,122.72 × 505.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.48x = 567,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,512.51/748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.22

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