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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.41, 1,124.19 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.41, 1,124.19 and 287.58 is: 431.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.41 : 1,124.19 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.41/1,124.19 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.41x = 1,124.19 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.41x = 323,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,298.78/749.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.41

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