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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.23, 1,120.86 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.23, 1,120.86 and 381.78 is: 572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.23 : 1,120.86 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.23/1,120.86 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.23x = 1,120.86 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.23x = 427,921.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,921.93/747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.68

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