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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.66, 1,123.14 and 286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.66, 1,123.14 and 286.42 is: 429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.66 : 1,123.14 = 286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.66/1,123.14 = 286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.66x = 1,123.14 × 286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.66x = 321,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,689.76/748.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.69

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