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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.83, 1,125.05 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.83, 1,125.05 and 287.73 is: 431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.83 : 1,125.05 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.83/1,125.05 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.83x = 1,125.05 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.83x = 323,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,710.64/749.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.71

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