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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.75, 1,122.59 and 353.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.75, 1,122.59 and 353.29 is: 529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.75 : 1,122.59 = 353.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.75/1,122.59 = 353.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.75x = 1,122.59 × 353.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.75x = 396,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,599.82/748.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.68

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