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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.04, 1,119.76 and 381.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.04, 1,119.76 and 381.48 is: 571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.04 : 1,119.76 = 381.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.04/1,119.76 = 381.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.04x = 1,119.76 × 381.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.04x = 427,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,166.04/747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.81

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