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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.28, 1,120.47 and 285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.28, 1,120.47 and 285.09 is: 427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.28 : 1,120.47 = 285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.28/1,120.47 = 285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.28x = 1,120.47 × 285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.28x = 319,439.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,439.35/747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.47

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