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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.50, 1,123.24 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.50, 1,123.24 and 286.66 is: 430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.50 : 1,123.24 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.50/1,123.24 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.50x = 1,123.24 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.50x = 321,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,987.98/748.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.18

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