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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.95, 1,120 and 284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.95, 1,120 and 284.44 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.95 : 1,120 = 284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.95/1,120 = 284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.95x = 1,120 × 284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.95x = 318,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,572.80/746.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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