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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.64, 1,122.26 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.64, 1,122.26 and 382.62 is: 573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.64 : 1,122.26 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.64/1,122.26 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.64x = 1,122.26 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.64x = 429,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,401.42/748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.57

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