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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.55, 1,122.77 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.55, 1,122.77 and 332.21 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.55 : 1,122.77 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.55/1,122.77 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.55x = 1,122.77 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.55x = 372,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,995.42/748.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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