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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.68, 1,120.48 and 564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.68, 1,120.48 and 564.84 is: 846.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.68 : 1,120.48 = 564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.68/1,120.48 = 564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.68x = 1,120.48 × 564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.68x = 632,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,891.92/747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.47

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