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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.65, 1,120.63 and 285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.65, 1,120.63 and 285.14 is: 427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.65 : 1,120.63 = 285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.65/1,120.63 = 285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.65x = 1,120.63 × 285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.65x = 319,536.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,536.44/747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.39

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