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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.02, 1,122.27 and 285.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.02, 1,122.27 and 285.78 is: 428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.02 : 1,122.27 = 285.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.02/1,122.27 = 285.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.02x = 1,122.27 × 285.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.02x = 320,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,722.32/748.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.76

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