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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.51, 1,122.72 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.51, 1,122.72 and 235.51 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.51 : 1,122.72 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.51/1,122.72 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.51x = 1,122.72 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.51x = 264,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,411.79/748.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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