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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.79, 1,122.29 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.79, 1,122.29 and 382.68 is: 574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.79 : 1,122.29 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.79/1,122.29 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.79x = 1,122.29 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.79x = 429,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,477.94/747.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.33

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