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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.73, 1,122.58 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.73, 1,122.58 and 383.22 is: 574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.73 : 1,122.58 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.73/1,122.58 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.73x = 1,122.58 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.73x = 430,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,195.11/748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.57

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