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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.34, 1,122.13 and 285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.34, 1,122.13 and 285.77 is: 428.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.34 : 1,122.13 = 285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.34/1,122.13 = 285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.34x = 1,122.13 × 285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.34x = 320,671.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,671.09/748.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.51

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