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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.55, 1,124.67 and 287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.55, 1,124.67 and 287.17 is: 430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.55 : 1,124.67 = 287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.55/1,124.67 = 287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.55x = 1,124.67 × 287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.55x = 322,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,970.05/749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.89

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