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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.54, 1,122.18 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.54, 1,122.18 and 315.64 is: 473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.54 : 1,122.18 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.54/1,122.18 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.54x = 1,122.18 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.54x = 354,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,204.90/748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.19

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