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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,122.03 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,122.03 and 383.13 is: 574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,122.03 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,122.03 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,122.03 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 429,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,883.35/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.27

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