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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.50, 1,123.02 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.50, 1,123.02 and 364.02 is: 546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.50 : 1,123.02 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.50/1,123.02 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.50x = 1,123.02 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.50x = 408,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,801.74/748.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.16

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