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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.68, 1,122.84 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.68, 1,122.84 and 484.32 is: 726.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.68 : 1,122.84 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.68/1,122.84 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.68x = 1,122.84 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.68x = 543,813.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,813.87/748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.36

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