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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.51, 1,122.12 and 331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.51, 1,122.12 and 331.90 is: 497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.51 : 1,122.12 = 331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.51/1,122.12 = 331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.51x = 1,122.12 × 331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.51x = 372,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,428.82/748.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.56

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