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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.28, 1,120.01 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.28, 1,120.01 and 381.87 is: 572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.28 : 1,120.01 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.28/1,120.01 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.28x = 1,120.01 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.28x = 427,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,698.22/747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.34

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