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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.89, 1,122.34 and 286.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.89, 1,122.34 and 286.05 is: 429.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.89 : 1,122.34 = 286.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.89/1,122.34 = 286.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.89x = 1,122.34 × 286.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.89x = 321,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,045.36/747.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.27

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