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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.20, 1,121.28 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.20, 1,121.28 and 362.56 is: 544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.20 : 1,121.28 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.20/1,121.28 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.20x = 1,121.28 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.20x = 406,531.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,531.28/747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.07

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