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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.64, 1,119.17 and 284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.64, 1,119.17 and 284.12 is: 425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.64 : 1,119.17 = 284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.64/1,119.17 = 284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.64x = 1,119.17 × 284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.64x = 317,978.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,978.58/746.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.88

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