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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.92, 1,123.54 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.92, 1,123.54 and 228.87 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.92 : 1,123.54 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.92/1,123.54 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.92x = 1,123.54 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.92x = 257,144.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,144.03/748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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