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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.97, 1,123.63 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.97, 1,123.63 and 229.02 is: 343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.97 : 1,123.63 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.97/1,123.63 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.97x = 1,123.63 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.97x = 257,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,333.74/748.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.58

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