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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.24, 1,121.02 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.24, 1,121.02 and 362.44 is: 543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.24 : 1,121.02 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.24/1,121.02 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.24x = 1,121.02 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.24x = 406,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,302.49/747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.74

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