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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.71, 1,122.55 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.71, 1,122.55 and 358.25 is: 537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.71 : 1,122.55 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.71/1,122.55 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.71x = 1,122.55 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.71x = 402,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,147.03/748.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.12

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