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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.37, 1,121.74 and 573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.37, 1,121.74 and 573.47 is: 860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.37 : 1,121.74 = 573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.37/1,121.74 = 573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.37x = 1,121.74 × 573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.37x = 643,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,285.61/747.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.74

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