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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.88, 1,123.99 and 383.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.88, 1,123.99 and 383.92 is: 576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.88 : 1,123.99 = 383.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.88/1,123.99 = 383.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.88x = 1,123.99 × 383.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.88x = 431,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,516.62/748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.22

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