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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.83, 1,120.25 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.83, 1,120.25 and 191.54 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.83 : 1,120.25 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.83/1,120.25 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.83x = 1,120.25 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.83x = 214,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,570.51/746.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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