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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.54, 1,121.70 and 423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.54, 1,121.70 and 423.54 is: 635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.54 : 1,121.70 = 423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.54/1,121.70 = 423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.54x = 1,121.70 × 423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.54x = 475,084.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,084.82/747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.53

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