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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.98, 1,121.94 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.98, 1,121.94 and 359.34 is: 538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.98 : 1,121.94 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.98/1,121.94 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.98x = 1,121.94 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.98x = 403,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,157.92/748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.28

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