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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.15, 1,122.68 and 383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.15, 1,122.68 and 383.16 is: 574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.15 : 1,122.68 = 383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.15/1,122.68 = 383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.15x = 1,122.68 × 383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.15x = 430,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,166.07/749.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.21

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