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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.16, 1,122.78 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.16, 1,122.78 and 383.64 is: 574.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.16 : 1,122.78 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.16/1,122.78 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.16x = 1,122.78 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.16x = 430,743.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,743.32/749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.97

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