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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.20, 1,120.80 and 742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.20, 1,120.80 and 742.40 is: 1,113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.20 : 1,120.80 = 742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.20/1,120.80 = 742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.20x = 1,120.80 × 742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.20x = 832,081.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,081.92/747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.60

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