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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.48, 1,122.90 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.48, 1,122.90 and 402.16 is: 603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.48 : 1,122.90 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.48/1,122.90 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.48x = 1,122.90 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.48x = 451,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,585.46/748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.34

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