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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.62, 1,122.93 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.62, 1,122.93 and 235.62 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.62 : 1,122.93 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.62/1,122.93 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.62x = 1,122.93 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.62x = 264,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,584.77/748.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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