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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742, 1,113 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742, 1,113 and 286 is: 429

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742 : 1,113 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742/1,113 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742x = 1,113 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742x = 318,318
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,318/742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429

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