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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.14, 1,119.88 and 421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.14, 1,119.88 and 421.82 is: 632.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.14 : 1,119.88 = 421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.14/1,119.88 = 421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.14x = 1,119.88 × 421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.14x = 472,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,387.78/747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.26

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