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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.97, 1,123.40 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.97, 1,123.40 and 193.61 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.97 : 1,123.40 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.97/1,123.40 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.97x = 1,123.40 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.97x = 217,504.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,504.77/748.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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