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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.36, 1,122 and 455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.36, 1,122 and 455.28 is: 683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.36 : 1,122 = 455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.36/1,122 = 455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.36x = 1,122 × 455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.36x = 510,824.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,824.16/747.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.50

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