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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.81, 1,120.10 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.81, 1,120.10 and 362.25 is: 542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.81 : 1,120.10 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.81/1,120.10 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.81x = 1,120.10 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.81x = 405,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,754.41/747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.59

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