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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.30, 1,121.01 and 382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.30, 1,121.01 and 382.39 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.30 : 1,121.01 = 382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.30/1,121.01 = 382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.30x = 1,121.01 × 382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.30x = 428,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,663.01/747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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