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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.49, 1,123.16 and 337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.49, 1,123.16 and 337.59 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.49 : 1,123.16 = 337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.49/1,123.16 = 337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.49x = 1,123.16 × 337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.49x = 379,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,165.90/748.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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