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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.62, 1,121.66 and 382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.62, 1,121.66 and 382.67 is: 574.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.62 : 1,121.66 = 382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.62/1,121.66 = 382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.62x = 1,121.66 × 382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.62x = 429,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,223.75/747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.12

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