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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.45, 1,121.46 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.45, 1,121.46 and 362.43 is: 543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.45 : 1,121.46 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.45/1,121.46 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.45x = 1,121.46 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.45x = 406,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,450.75/747.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.78

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