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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.65, 1,121.21 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.65, 1,121.21 and 285.32 is: 427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.65 : 1,121.21 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.65/1,121.21 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.65x = 1,121.21 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.65x = 319,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,896.60/747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.87

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