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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.50, 1,122.20 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.50, 1,122.20 and 383.56 is: 574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.50 : 1,122.20 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.50/1,122.20 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.50x = 1,122.20 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.50x = 430,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,433.06/749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.29

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