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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.54, 1,122.45 and 423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.54, 1,122.45 and 423.82 is: 635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.54 : 1,122.45 = 423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.54/1,122.45 = 423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.54x = 1,122.45 × 423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.54x = 475,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,716.76/748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.53

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