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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.70, 1,124.82 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.70, 1,124.82 and 287.82 is: 431.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.70 : 1,124.82 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.70/1,124.82 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.70x = 1,124.82 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.70x = 323,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,745.69/749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.83

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