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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.59, 1,122.87 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.59, 1,122.87 and 228.60 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.59 : 1,122.87 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.59/1,122.87 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.59x = 1,122.87 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.59x = 256,688.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,688.08/748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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