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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.88, 1,113.14 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.88, 1,113.14 and 286.20 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.88 : 1,113.14 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.88/1,113.14 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.88x = 1,113.14 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.88x = 318,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,580.67/741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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