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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.66, 1,120.94 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.66, 1,120.94 and 458.22 is: 686.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.66 : 1,120.94 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.66/1,120.94 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.66x = 1,120.94 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.66x = 513,637.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,637.13/747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.99

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