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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.75, 1,121.37 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.75, 1,121.37 and 285.66 is: 428.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.75 : 1,121.37 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.75/1,121.37 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.75x = 1,121.37 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.75x = 320,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,329.84/747.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.39

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