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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.52, 1,122.52 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.52, 1,122.52 and 254.86 is: 382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.52 : 1,122.52 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.52/1,122.52 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.52x = 1,122.52 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.52x = 286,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,085.45/748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.20

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