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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.86, 1,123.35 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.86, 1,123.35 and 359.04 is: 538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.86 : 1,123.35 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.86/1,123.35 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.86x = 1,123.35 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.86x = 403,327.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,327.58/748.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.59

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