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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.62, 1,123.82 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.62, 1,123.82 and 287.32 is: 430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.62 : 1,123.82 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.62/1,123.82 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.62x = 1,123.82 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.62x = 322,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,895.96/749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.75

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