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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,121.82 and 285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,121.82 and 285.54 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,121.82 = 285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,121.82 = 285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,121.82 × 285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 320,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,324.48/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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