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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.61, 1,120.53 and 564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.61, 1,120.53 and 564.40 is: 845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.61 : 1,120.53 = 564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.61/1,120.53 = 564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.61x = 1,120.53 × 564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.61x = 632,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,427.13/747.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.93

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