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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.92, 1,122.24 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.92, 1,122.24 and 316.44 is: 474.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.92 : 1,122.24 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.92/1,122.24 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.92x = 1,122.24 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.92x = 355,121.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,121.63/748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.18

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