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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.82, 1,122.49 and 338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.82, 1,122.49 and 338.06 is: 506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.82 : 1,122.49 = 338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.82/1,122.49 = 338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.82x = 1,122.49 × 338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.82x = 379,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,468.97/748.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.76

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