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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.99, 1,123.84 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.99, 1,123.84 and 338.25 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.99 : 1,123.84 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.99/1,123.84 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.99x = 1,123.84 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.99x = 380,134.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,134.38/748.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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