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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.56, 1,120.26 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.56, 1,120.26 and 422.48 is: 633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.56 : 1,120.26 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.56/1,120.26 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.56x = 1,120.26 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.56x = 473,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,287.44/747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.11

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