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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.60, 1,122.84 and 286.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.60, 1,122.84 and 286.69 is: 430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.60 : 1,122.84 = 286.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.60/1,122.84 = 286.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.60x = 1,122.84 × 286.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.60x = 321,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,907.00/748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.01

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