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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.97, 1,121.99 and 285.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.97, 1,121.99 and 285.59 is: 428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.97 : 1,121.99 = 285.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.97/1,121.99 = 285.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.97x = 1,121.99 × 285.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.97x = 320,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,430.50/747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.40

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