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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.69, 1,121.93 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.69, 1,121.93 and 533.04 is: 799.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.69 : 1,121.93 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.69/1,121.93 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.69x = 1,121.93 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.69x = 598,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,033.57/747.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.84

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