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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747, 1,120.38 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747, 1,120.38 and 529.92 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747 : 1,120.38 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747/1,120.38 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747x = 1,120.38 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747x = 593,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,711.77/747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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