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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.60, 1,120.64 and 504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.60, 1,120.64 and 504.20 is: 755.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.60 : 1,120.64 = 504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.60/1,120.64 = 504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.60x = 1,120.64 × 504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.60x = 565,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,024.17/747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.78

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