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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.91, 1,123.44 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.91, 1,123.44 and 310.07 is: 465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.91 : 1,123.44 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.91/1,123.44 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.91x = 1,123.44 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.91x = 348,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,345.04/748.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.14

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