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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.67, 1,122.19 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.67, 1,122.19 and 382.71 is: 574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.67 : 1,122.19 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.67/1,122.19 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.67x = 1,122.19 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.67x = 429,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,473.33/747.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.42

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