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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.14, 1,120.85 and 285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.14, 1,120.85 and 285.05 is: 427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.14 : 1,120.85 = 285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.14/1,120.85 = 285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.14x = 1,120.85 × 285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.14x = 319,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,498.29/747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.63

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