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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.11, 1,122.63 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.11, 1,122.63 and 285.96 is: 429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.11 : 1,122.63 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.11/1,122.63 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.11x = 1,122.63 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.11x = 321,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,027.27/748.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.12

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