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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.60, 1,124.34 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.60, 1,124.34 and 287.69 is: 431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.60 : 1,124.34 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.60/1,124.34 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.60x = 1,124.34 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.60x = 323,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,461.37/749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.51

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