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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.39, 1,120.66 and 285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.39, 1,120.66 and 285.21 is: 427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.39 : 1,120.66 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.39/1,120.66 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.39x = 1,120.66 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.39x = 319,622.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,622.73/747.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.65

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