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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.98, 1,124.24 and 287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.98, 1,124.24 and 287.40 is: 430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.98 : 1,124.24 = 287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.98/1,124.24 = 287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.98x = 1,124.24 × 287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.98x = 323,106.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,106.58/749.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.82

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