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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.56, 1,122.72 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.56, 1,122.72 and 235.52 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.56 : 1,122.72 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.56/1,122.72 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.56x = 1,122.72 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.56x = 264,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,423.01/748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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