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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.94, 1,124.01 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.94, 1,124.01 and 402.66 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.94 : 1,124.01 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.94/1,124.01 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.94x = 1,124.01 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.94x = 452,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,593.87/748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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