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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.59, 1,122.52 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.59, 1,122.52 and 452.40 is: 678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.59 : 1,122.52 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.59/1,122.52 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.59x = 1,122.52 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.59x = 507,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,828.05/748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.38

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