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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.57, 1,121.49 and 382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.57, 1,121.49 and 382.26 is: 573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.57 : 1,121.49 = 382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.57/1,121.49 = 382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.57x = 1,121.49 × 382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.57x = 428,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,700.77/747.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.46

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