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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.87, 1,121.65 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.87, 1,121.65 and 285.53 is: 428.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.87 : 1,121.65 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.87/1,121.65 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.87x = 1,121.65 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.87x = 320,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,258.40/747.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.23

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