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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.14, 1,124.21 and 287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.14, 1,124.21 and 287.30 is: 431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.14 : 1,124.21 = 287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.14/1,124.21 = 287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.14x = 1,124.21 × 287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.14x = 322,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,989.06/749.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.15

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