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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.58, 1,122.87 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.58, 1,122.87 and 363.50 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.58 : 1,122.87 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.58/1,122.87 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.58x = 1,122.87 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.58x = 408,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,163.25/748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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