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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.98, 1,122.59 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.98, 1,122.59 and 286.50 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.98 : 1,122.59 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.98/1,122.59 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.98x = 1,122.59 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.98x = 321,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,626.96/748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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