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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.59, 1,123.10 and 337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.59, 1,123.10 and 337.73 is: 506.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.59 : 1,123.10 = 337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.59/1,123.10 = 337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.59x = 1,123.10 × 337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.59x = 379,297.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,297.26/748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.68

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