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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.40, 1,121.15 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.40, 1,121.15 and 285.22 is: 427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.40 : 1,121.15 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.40/1,121.15 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.40x = 1,121.15 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.40x = 319,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,775.78/747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.85

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