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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.80, 1,123.34 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.80, 1,123.34 and 286.52 is: 429.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.80 : 1,123.34 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.80/1,123.34 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.80x = 1,123.34 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.80x = 321,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,859.38/748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.83

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