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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.90, 1,122.83 and 332.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.90, 1,122.83 and 332.21 is: 498.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.90 : 1,122.83 = 332.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.90/1,122.83 = 332.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.90x = 1,122.83 × 332.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.90x = 373,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,008.08/748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.07

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