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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.80, 1,124.73 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.80, 1,124.73 and 287.80 is: 431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.80 : 1,124.73 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.80/1,124.73 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.80x = 1,124.73 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.80x = 323,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,697.29/749.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.71

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