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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.40, 1,121.10 and 362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.40, 1,121.10 and 362.38 is: 543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.40 : 1,121.10 = 362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.40/1,121.10 = 362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.40x = 1,121.10 × 362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.40x = 406,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,256.80/747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.56

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