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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.63, 1,124.17 and 287.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.63, 1,124.17 and 287.39 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.63 : 1,124.17 = 287.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.63/1,124.17 = 287.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.63x = 1,124.17 × 287.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.63x = 323,075.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,075.22/749.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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