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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.79, 1,122.96 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.79, 1,122.96 and 286.23 is: 429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.79 : 1,122.96 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.79/1,122.96 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.79x = 1,122.96 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.79x = 321,424.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,424.84/748.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.26

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