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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.74, 1,120.85 and 285.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.74, 1,120.85 and 285.41 is: 427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.74 : 1,120.85 = 285.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.74/1,120.85 = 285.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.74x = 1,120.85 × 285.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.74x = 319,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,894.77/747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.82

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