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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.49, 1,118.98 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.49, 1,118.98 and 284.15 is: 425.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.49 : 1,118.98 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.49/1,118.98 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.49x = 1,118.98 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.49x = 317,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,958.17/746.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.94

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