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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.56, 1,122.84 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.56, 1,122.84 and 235.56 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.56 : 1,122.84 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.56/1,122.84 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.56x = 1,122.84 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.56x = 264,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,496.19/748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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