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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.12, 1,124.13 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.12, 1,124.13 and 286.93 is: 430.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.12 : 1,124.13 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.12/1,124.13 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.12x = 1,124.13 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.12x = 322,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,549.10/749.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.57

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