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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.29, 1,120.84 and 296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.29, 1,120.84 and 296.53 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.29 : 1,120.84 = 296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.29/1,120.84 = 296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.29x = 1,120.84 × 296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.29x = 332,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,359.14/747.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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