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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.50, 1,122.84 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.50, 1,122.84 and 383.10 is: 574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.50 : 1,122.84 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.50/1,122.84 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.50x = 1,122.84 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.50x = 430,160.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,160.00/748.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.70

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