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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.64, 1,120.62 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.64, 1,120.62 and 363.16 is: 544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.64 : 1,120.62 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.64/1,120.62 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.64x = 1,120.62 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.64x = 406,964.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,964.36/747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.33

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