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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.81, 1,122.90 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.81, 1,122.90 and 383.41 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.81 : 1,122.90 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.81/1,122.90 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.81x = 1,122.90 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.81x = 430,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,531.09/748.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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