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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.82, 1,122.96 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.82, 1,122.96 and 316.01 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.82 : 1,122.96 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.82/1,122.96 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.82x = 1,122.96 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.82x = 354,866.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,866.59/748.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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