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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.32, 1,121.13 and 377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.32, 1,121.13 and 377.33 is: 566.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.32 : 1,121.13 = 377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.32/1,121.13 = 377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.32x = 1,121.13 × 377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.32x = 423,030.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,030.38/747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.07

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