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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.82, 1,120.64 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.82, 1,120.64 and 382.10 is: 572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.82 : 1,120.64 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.82/1,120.64 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.82x = 1,120.64 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.82x = 428,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,200.30/747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.60

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