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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.15, 1,120.32 and 592.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.15, 1,120.32 and 592.65 is: 888.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.15 : 1,120.32 = 592.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.15/1,120.32 = 592.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.15x = 1,120.32 × 592.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.15x = 663,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,957.65/747.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.65

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