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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.44, 1,119.76 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.44, 1,119.76 and 381.84 is: 572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.44 : 1,119.76 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.44/1,119.76 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.44x = 1,119.76 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.44x = 427,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,569.16/747.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.04

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