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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.75, 1,123.17 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.75, 1,123.17 and 235.75 is: 353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.75 : 1,123.17 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.75/1,123.17 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.75x = 1,123.17 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.75x = 264,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,787.33/748.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.64

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