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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.20, 1,032.12 and 572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.20, 1,032.12 and 572.24 is: 790.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.20 : 1,032.12 = 572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.20/1,032.12 = 572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.20x = 1,032.12 × 572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.20x = 590,620.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,620.35/747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.44

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