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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.81, 1,121.31 and 382.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.81, 1,121.31 and 382.77 is: 573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.81 : 1,121.31 = 382.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.81/1,121.31 = 382.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.81x = 1,121.31 × 382.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.81x = 429,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,203.83/747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.95

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