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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.37, 1,124.01 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.37, 1,124.01 and 287.11 is: 430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.37 : 1,124.01 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.37/1,124.01 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.37x = 1,124.01 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.37x = 322,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,715.92/749.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.65

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