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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.66, 1,124.89 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.66, 1,124.89 and 287.75 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.66 : 1,124.89 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.66/1,124.89 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.66x = 1,124.89 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.66x = 323,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,689.19/749.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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