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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.11, 1,119.75 and 563.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.11, 1,119.75 and 563.93 is: 845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.11 : 1,119.75 = 563.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.11/1,119.75 = 563.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.11x = 1,119.75 × 563.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.11x = 631,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,460.62/747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.20

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