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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.48, 1,121.60 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.48, 1,121.60 and 382.22 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.48 : 1,121.60 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.48/1,121.60 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.48x = 1,121.60 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.48x = 428,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,695.36/747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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