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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.38, 1,118.88 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.38, 1,118.88 and 284.02 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.38 : 1,118.88 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.38/1,118.88 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.38x = 1,118.88 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.38x = 317,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,784.30/746.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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