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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.86, 1,123.29 and 383.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.86, 1,123.29 and 383.45 is: 575.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.86 : 1,123.29 = 383.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.86/1,123.29 = 383.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.86x = 1,123.29 × 383.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.86x = 430,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,718.86/748.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.17

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