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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.17, 1,123.29 and 286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.17, 1,123.29 and 286.45 is: 429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.17 : 1,123.29 = 286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.17/1,123.29 = 286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.17x = 1,123.29 × 286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.17x = 321,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,766.42/749.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.50

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