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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.61, 1,120.38 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.61, 1,120.38 and 284.46 is: 426.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.61 : 1,120.38 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.61/1,120.38 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.61x = 1,120.38 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.61x = 318,703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,703.29/746.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.87

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