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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.34, 1,123.84 and 286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.34, 1,123.84 and 286.96 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.34 : 1,123.84 = 286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.34/1,123.84 = 286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.34x = 1,123.84 × 286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.34x = 322,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,497.13/749.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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