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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.80, 1,121.73 and 285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.80, 1,121.73 and 285.80 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.80 : 1,121.73 = 285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.80/1,121.73 = 285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.80x = 1,121.73 × 285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.80x = 320,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,590.43/747.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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