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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.02, 1,123.77 and 286.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.02, 1,123.77 and 286.78 is: 430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.02 : 1,123.77 = 286.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.02/1,123.77 = 286.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.02x = 1,123.77 × 286.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.02x = 322,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,274.76/749.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.26

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