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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.64, 1,120.74 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.64, 1,120.74 and 362.68 is: 543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.64 : 1,120.74 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.64/1,120.74 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.64x = 1,120.74 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.64x = 406,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,469.98/747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.67

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