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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.66, 1,120.32 and 564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.66, 1,120.32 and 564.93 is: 846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.66 : 1,120.32 = 564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.66/1,120.32 = 564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.66x = 1,120.32 × 564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.66x = 632,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,902.38/747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.51

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