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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.01, 1,122.33 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.01, 1,122.33 and 383.31 is: 574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.01 : 1,122.33 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.01/1,122.33 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.01x = 1,122.33 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.01x = 430,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,200.31/749.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.36

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