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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.48, 1,122.54 and 717.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.48, 1,122.54 and 717.24 is: 1,077.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.48 : 1,122.54 = 717.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.48/1,122.54 = 717.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.48x = 1,122.54 × 717.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.48x = 805,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,130.59/747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.13

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