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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.27, 1,120.91 and 362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.27, 1,120.91 and 362.79 is: 544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.27 : 1,120.91 = 362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.27/1,120.91 = 362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.27x = 1,120.91 × 362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.27x = 406,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,653.12/747.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.19

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