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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.92, 1,121.56 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.92, 1,121.56 and 285.48 is: 428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.92 : 1,121.56 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.92/1,121.56 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.92x = 1,121.56 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.92x = 320,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,182.95/747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.10

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