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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.32, 1,120.44 and 422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.32, 1,120.44 and 422.24 is: 633.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.32 : 1,120.44 = 422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.32/1,120.44 = 422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.32x = 1,120.44 × 422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.32x = 473,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,094.59/747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.05

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