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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.54, 1,122.86 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.54, 1,122.86 and 286.24 is: 429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.54 : 1,122.86 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.54/1,122.86 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.54x = 1,122.86 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.54x = 321,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,407.45/748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.38

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