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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.68, 1,121.36 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.68, 1,121.36 and 530.64 is: 795.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.68 : 1,121.36 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.68/1,121.36 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.68x = 1,121.36 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.68x = 595,038.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,038.47/747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.85

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