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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.72, 1,123.15 and 286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.72, 1,123.15 and 286.89 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.72 : 1,123.15 = 286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.72/1,123.15 = 286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.72x = 1,123.15 × 286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.72x = 322,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,221.22/748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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