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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,119.22 and 531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,119.22 and 531.60 is: 795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,119.22 = 531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,119.22 = 531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,119.22 × 531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 594,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,977.35/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.85

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