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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.01, 1,123.32 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.01, 1,123.32 and 286.62 is: 429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.01 : 1,123.32 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.01/1,123.32 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.01x = 1,123.32 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.01x = 321,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,965.98/749.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.86

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