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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749, 1,123.10 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749, 1,123.10 and 286.76 is: 429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749 : 1,123.10 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749/1,123.10 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749x = 1,123.10 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749x = 322,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,060.16/749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.99

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