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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.81, 1,122.12 and 533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.81, 1,122.12 and 533.16 is: 800.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.81 : 1,122.12 = 533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.81/1,122.12 = 533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.81x = 1,122.12 × 533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.81x = 598,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,269.50/747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.03

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