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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.34, 1,123.80 and 287.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.34, 1,123.80 and 287.37 is: 430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.34 : 1,123.80 = 287.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.34/1,123.80 = 287.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.34x = 1,123.80 × 287.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.34x = 322,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,946.41/749.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.97

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