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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.24, 1,122.34 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.24, 1,122.34 and 383.12 is: 573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.24 : 1,122.34 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.24/1,122.34 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.24x = 1,122.34 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.24x = 429,990.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,990.90/749.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.90

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