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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.38, 1,120.38 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.38, 1,120.38 and 285.02 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.38 : 1,120.38 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.38/1,120.38 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.38x = 1,120.38 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.38x = 319,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,330.71/747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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