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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.88, 1,123.28 and 286.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.88, 1,123.28 and 286.64 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.88 : 1,123.28 = 286.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.88/1,123.28 = 286.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.88x = 1,123.28 × 286.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.88x = 321,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,976.98/748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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