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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.82, 1,120.37 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.82, 1,120.37 and 381.51 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.82 : 1,120.37 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.82/1,120.37 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.82x = 1,120.37 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.82x = 427,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,430.45/746.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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