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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.46, 1,120.47 and 530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.46, 1,120.47 and 530.50 is: 795.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.46 : 1,120.47 = 530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.46/1,120.47 = 530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.46x = 1,120.47 × 530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.46x = 594,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,409.34/747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.24

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