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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.79, 1,119.96 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.79, 1,119.96 and 284.23 is: 426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.79 : 1,119.96 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.79/1,119.96 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.79x = 1,119.96 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.79x = 318,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,326.23/746.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.26

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