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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.11, 1,121.36 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.11, 1,121.36 and 382.16 is: 573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.11 : 1,121.36 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.11/1,121.36 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.11x = 1,121.36 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.11x = 428,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,531.42/747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.59

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