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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.59, 1,120.52 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.59, 1,120.52 and 372.15 is: 557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.59 : 1,120.52 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.59/1,120.52 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.59x = 1,120.52 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.59x = 416,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,999.66/747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.80

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