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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.92, 1,120.52 and 611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.92, 1,120.52 and 611.20 is: 916.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.92 : 1,120.52 = 611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.92/1,120.52 = 611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.92x = 1,120.52 × 611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.92x = 684,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,861.82/746.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.91

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