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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.69, 1,121.87 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.69, 1,121.87 and 285.62 is: 428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.69 : 1,121.87 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.69/1,121.87 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.69x = 1,121.87 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.69x = 320,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,421.47/747.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.55

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