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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.28, 1,123.88 and 286.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.28, 1,123.88 and 286.91 is: 430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.28 : 1,123.88 = 286.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.28/1,123.88 = 286.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.28x = 1,123.88 × 286.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.28x = 322,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,445.36/749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.34

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