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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.66, 1,131.72 and 286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.66, 1,131.72 and 286.03 is: 428.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.66 : 1,131.72 = 286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.66/1,131.72 = 286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.66x = 1,131.72 × 286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.66x = 323,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,705.87/754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.94

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