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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.65, 1,120.72 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.65, 1,120.72 and 376.32 is: 564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.65 : 1,120.72 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.65/1,120.72 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.65x = 1,120.72 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.65x = 421,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,749.35/747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.10

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