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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.56, 1,123.44 and 402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.56, 1,123.44 and 402.14 is: 603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.56 : 1,123.44 = 402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.56/1,123.44 = 402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.56x = 1,123.44 × 402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.56x = 451,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,780.16/748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.53

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