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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.38, 1,125.02 and 575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.38, 1,125.02 and 575 is: 865.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.38 : 1,125.02 = 575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.38/1,125.02 = 575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.38x = 1,125.02 × 575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.38x = 646,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,886.50/747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.54

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