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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.50, 1,123.99 and 287.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.50, 1,123.99 and 287.41 is: 431.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.50 : 1,123.99 = 287.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.50/1,123.99 = 287.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.50x = 1,123.99 × 287.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.50x = 323,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,045.97/749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.02

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