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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.44, 1,121.49 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.44, 1,121.49 and 285.36 is: 428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.44 : 1,121.49 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.44/1,121.49 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.44x = 1,121.49 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.44x = 320,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,026.96/747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.16

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