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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.10, 1,122.45 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.10, 1,122.45 and 383.34 is: 574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.10 : 1,122.45 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.10/1,122.45 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.10x = 1,122.45 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.10x = 430,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,279.98/749.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.40

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