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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.39, 1,122.16 and 286.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.39, 1,122.16 and 286.21 is: 429.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.39 : 1,122.16 = 286.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.39/1,122.16 = 286.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.39x = 1,122.16 × 286.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.39x = 321,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,173.41/748.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.15

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