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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.63, 1,120.11 and 424.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.63, 1,120.11 and 424.23 is: 634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.63 : 1,120.11 = 424.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.63/1,120.11 = 424.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.63x = 1,120.11 × 424.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.63x = 475,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,184.27/748.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.74

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