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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.23, 1,119.35 and 584.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.23, 1,119.35 and 584.15 is: 875.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.23 : 1,119.35 = 584.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.23/1,119.35 = 584.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.23x = 1,119.35 × 584.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.23x = 653,864.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,864.17/747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.06

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