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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.79, 1,121.46 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.79, 1,121.46 and 285.23 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.79 : 1,121.46 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.79/1,121.46 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.79x = 1,121.46 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.79x = 319,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,874.04/747.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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