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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.93, 1,123.20 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.93, 1,123.20 and 235.93 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.93 : 1,123.20 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.93/1,123.20 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.93x = 1,123.20 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.93x = 264,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,996.58/748.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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