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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.64, 1,121.99 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.64, 1,121.99 and 383.55 is: 574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.64 : 1,121.99 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.64/1,121.99 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.64x = 1,121.99 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.64x = 430,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,337.35/748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.83

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