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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.85, 1,123.27 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.85, 1,123.27 and 424.14 is: 636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.85 : 1,123.27 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.85/1,123.27 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.85x = 1,123.27 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.85x = 476,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,418.47/748.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.20

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