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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.90, 1,123.44 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.90, 1,123.44 and 316 is: 474.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.90 : 1,123.44 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.90/1,123.44 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.90x = 1,123.44 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.90x = 355,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,007.04/748.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.04

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