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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.11, 1,123.62 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.11, 1,123.62 and 287.11 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.11 : 1,123.62 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.11/1,123.62 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.11x = 1,123.62 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.11x = 322,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,596.92/749.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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