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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.04, 1,122.63 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.04, 1,122.63 and 286.14 is: 429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.04 : 1,122.63 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.04/1,122.63 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.04x = 1,122.63 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.04x = 321,229.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,229.35/748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.43

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