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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.92, 1,123.74 and 402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.92, 1,123.74 and 402.54 is: 604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.92 : 1,123.74 = 402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.92/1,123.74 = 402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.92x = 1,123.74 × 402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.92x = 452,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,350.30/748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.00

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