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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.69, 1,123.03 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.69, 1,123.03 and 235.69 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.69 : 1,123.03 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.69/1,123.03 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.69x = 1,123.03 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.69x = 264,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,684.43/748.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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