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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.74, 1,122.98 and 309.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.74, 1,122.98 and 309.89 is: 464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.74 : 1,122.98 = 309.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.74/1,122.98 = 309.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.74x = 1,122.98 × 309.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.74x = 347,993.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,993.11/748.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.77

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