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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.82, 1,123.35 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.82, 1,123.35 and 316.10 is: 474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.82 : 1,123.35 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.82/1,123.35 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.82x = 1,123.35 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.82x = 355,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,090.94/748.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.20

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