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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.54, 1,120.14 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.54, 1,120.14 and 381.78 is: 572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.54 : 1,120.14 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.54/1,120.14 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.54x = 1,120.14 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.54x = 427,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,647.05/747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.07

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