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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.62, 1,122.51 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.62, 1,122.51 and 363.87 is: 545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.62 : 1,122.51 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.62/1,122.51 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.62x = 1,122.51 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.62x = 408,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,447.71/748.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.60

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