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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.01, 1,119.67 and 376.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.01, 1,119.67 and 376.23 is: 563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.01 : 1,119.67 = 376.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.01/1,119.67 = 376.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.01x = 1,119.67 × 376.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.01x = 421,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,254.62/747.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.92

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