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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.97, 1,120.73 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.97, 1,120.73 and 285.08 is: 427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.97 : 1,120.73 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.97/1,120.73 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.97x = 1,120.73 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.97x = 319,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,490.68/746.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.72

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