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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.98, 1,124.10 and 384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.98, 1,124.10 and 384.12 is: 576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.98 : 1,124.10 = 384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.98/1,124.10 = 384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.98x = 1,124.10 × 384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.98x = 431,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,789.29/748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.50

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