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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.45, 1,123.56 and 286.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.45, 1,123.56 and 286.97 is: 430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.45 : 1,123.56 = 286.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.45/1,123.56 = 286.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.45x = 1,123.56 × 286.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.45x = 322,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,430.82/749.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.22

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