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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.30, 1,123.83 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.30, 1,123.83 and 287.19 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.30 : 1,123.83 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.30/1,123.83 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.30x = 1,123.83 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.30x = 322,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,753.81/749.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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