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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.06, 1,120.08 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.06, 1,120.08 and 381.15 is: 571.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.06 : 1,120.08 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.06/1,120.08 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.06x = 1,120.08 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.06x = 426,918.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,918.49/747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.46

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