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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.71, 1,122.38 and 552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.71, 1,122.38 and 552.10 is: 828.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.71 : 1,122.38 = 552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.71/1,122.38 = 552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.71x = 1,122.38 × 552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.71x = 619,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,657.63/747.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.74

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