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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.76, 1,122.32 and 310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.76, 1,122.32 and 310.30 is: 465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.76 : 1,122.32 = 310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.76/1,122.32 = 310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.76x = 1,122.32 × 310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.76x = 348,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,253.87/748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.11

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