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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.41, 1,123.10 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.41, 1,123.10 and 286.23 is: 429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.41 : 1,123.10 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.41/1,123.10 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.41x = 1,123.10 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.41x = 321,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,463.48/748.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.53

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