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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.07, 1,120.51 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.07, 1,120.51 and 382.12 is: 573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.07 : 1,120.51 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.07/1,120.51 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.07x = 1,120.51 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.07x = 428,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,169.28/747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.13

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