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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.76, 1,120.68 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.76, 1,120.68 and 362.80 is: 543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.76 : 1,120.68 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.76/1,120.68 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.76x = 1,120.68 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.76x = 406,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,582.70/747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.73

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