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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.14, 1,122.48 and 285.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.14, 1,122.48 and 285.81 is: 428.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.14 : 1,122.48 = 285.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.14/1,122.48 = 285.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.14x = 1,122.48 × 285.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.14x = 320,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,816.01/748.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.82

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