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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.14, 1,121.04 and 382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.14, 1,121.04 and 382.23 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.14 : 1,121.04 = 382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.14/1,121.04 = 382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.14x = 1,121.04 × 382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.14x = 428,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,495.12/747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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