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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.85, 1,122.39 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.85, 1,122.39 and 424.44 is: 636.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.85 : 1,122.39 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.85/1,122.39 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.85x = 1,122.39 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.85x = 476,387.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,387.21/748.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.16

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