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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.52, 1,121.98 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.52, 1,121.98 and 331.72 is: 497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.52 : 1,121.98 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.52/1,121.98 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.52x = 1,121.98 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.52x = 372,183.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,183.21/748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.23

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