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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.81, 1,124.57 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.81, 1,124.57 and 287.60 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.81 : 1,124.57 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.81/1,124.57 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.81x = 1,124.57 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.81x = 323,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,421.43/749.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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