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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.34, 1,121.03 and 617.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.34, 1,121.03 and 617.11 is: 925.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.34 : 1,121.03 = 617.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.34/1,121.03 = 617.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.34x = 1,121.03 × 617.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.34x = 691,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,792.81/747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.67

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