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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.50, 1,122.78 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.50, 1,122.78 and 228.48 is: 342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.50 : 1,122.78 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.50/1,122.78 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.50x = 1,122.78 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.50x = 256,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,532.77/748.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.73

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