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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.61, 1,123.61 and 378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.61, 1,123.61 and 378.68 is: 568.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.61 : 1,123.61 = 378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.61/1,123.61 = 378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.61x = 1,123.61 × 378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.61x = 425,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,481.12/748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.36

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