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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.66, 1,123.08 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.66, 1,123.08 and 255.15 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.66 : 1,123.08 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.66/1,123.08 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.66x = 1,123.08 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.66x = 286,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,553.86/748.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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