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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.06, 1,120.18 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.06, 1,120.18 and 382.02 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.06 : 1,120.18 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.06/1,120.18 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.06x = 1,120.18 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.06x = 427,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,931.16/747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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