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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.53, 1,120.69 and 285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.53, 1,120.69 and 285.07 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.53 : 1,120.69 = 285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.53/1,120.69 = 285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.53x = 1,120.69 × 285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.53x = 319,473.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,473.15/747.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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