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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.49, 1,122.66 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.49, 1,122.66 and 358.47 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.49 : 1,122.66 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.49/1,122.66 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.49x = 1,122.66 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.49x = 402,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,439.93/748.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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