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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.96, 1,123.20 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.96, 1,123.20 and 316 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.96 : 1,123.20 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.96/1,123.20 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.96x = 1,123.20 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.96x = 354,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,931.20/748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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