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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.90, 1,122.54 and 475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.90, 1,122.54 and 475.12 is: 712.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.90 : 1,122.54 = 475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.90/1,122.54 = 475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.90x = 1,122.54 × 475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.90x = 533,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,341.20/748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.17

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