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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.24, 1,121.38 and 382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.24, 1,121.38 and 382.27 is: 573.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.24 : 1,121.38 = 382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.24/1,121.38 = 382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.24x = 1,121.38 × 382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.24x = 428,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,666.17/747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.67

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