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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.59, 1,121.01 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.59, 1,121.01 and 285.02 is: 427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.59 : 1,121.01 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.59/1,121.01 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.59x = 1,121.01 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.59x = 319,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,510.27/747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.39

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