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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.57, 1,121.67 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.57, 1,121.67 and 285.48 is: 428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.57 : 1,121.67 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.57/1,121.67 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.57x = 1,121.67 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.57x = 320,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,217.16/747.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.35

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