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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.15, 1,122.26 and 285.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.15, 1,122.26 and 285.97 is: 428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.15 : 1,122.26 = 285.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.15/1,122.26 = 285.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.15x = 1,122.26 × 285.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.15x = 320,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,932.69/748.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.97

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