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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.43, 1,121.39 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.43, 1,121.39 and 382.12 is: 573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.43 : 1,121.39 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.43/1,121.39 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.43x = 1,121.39 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.43x = 428,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,503.70/747.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.30

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