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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.84, 1,121.02 and 552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.84, 1,121.02 and 552.06 is: 828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.84 : 1,121.02 = 552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.84/1,121.02 = 552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.84x = 1,121.02 × 552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.84x = 618,870.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,870.30/746.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.65

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