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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.68, 1,122.30 and 455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.68, 1,122.30 and 455.46 is: 682.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.68 : 1,122.30 = 455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.68/1,122.30 = 455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.68x = 1,122.30 × 455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.68x = 511,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,162.76/748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.75

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