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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.30, 1,121.13 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.30, 1,121.13 and 382.08 is: 573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.30 : 1,121.13 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.30/1,121.13 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.30x = 1,121.13 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.30x = 428,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,361.35/747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.21

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