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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.34, 1,120.74 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.34, 1,120.74 and 285.24 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.34 : 1,120.74 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.34/1,120.74 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.34x = 1,120.74 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.34x = 319,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,679.88/747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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