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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.14, 1,122.26 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.14, 1,122.26 and 285.84 is: 428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.14 : 1,122.26 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.14/1,122.26 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.14x = 1,122.26 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.14x = 320,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,785.37/748.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.78

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