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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.64, 1,121.95 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.64, 1,121.95 and 358.43 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.64 : 1,121.95 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.64/1,121.95 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.64x = 1,121.95 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.64x = 402,135.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,135.38/748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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