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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.97, 1,123.86 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.97, 1,123.86 and 338.07 is: 507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.97 : 1,123.86 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.97/1,123.86 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.97x = 1,123.86 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.97x = 379,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,948.83/748.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.30

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