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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.72, 1,119.30 and 487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.72, 1,119.30 and 487.16 is: 729.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.72 : 1,119.30 = 487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.72/1,119.30 = 487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.72x = 1,119.30 × 487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.72x = 545,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,272.59/747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.25

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