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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.75, 1,124.40 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.75, 1,124.40 and 287.49 is: 431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.75 : 1,124.40 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.75/1,124.40 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.75x = 1,124.40 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.75x = 323,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,253.76/749.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.15

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