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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.16, 1,122.24 and 285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.16, 1,122.24 and 285.85 is: 428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.16 : 1,122.24 = 285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.16/1,122.24 = 285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.16x = 1,122.24 × 285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.16x = 320,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,792.30/748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.78

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