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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.49, 1,122.62 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.49, 1,122.62 and 286.29 is: 429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.49 : 1,122.62 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.49/1,122.62 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.49x = 1,122.62 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.49x = 321,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,393.45/748.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.39

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