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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.40, 1,123.80 and 287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.40, 1,123.80 and 287.02 is: 430.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.40 : 1,123.80 = 287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.40/1,123.80 = 287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.40x = 1,123.80 × 287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.40x = 322,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,553.08/749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.42

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