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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.61, 1,124.37 and 287.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.61, 1,124.37 and 287.61 is: 431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.61 : 1,124.37 = 287.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.61/1,124.37 = 287.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.61x = 1,124.37 × 287.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.61x = 323,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,380.06/749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.40

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