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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.82, 1,121.04 and 504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.82, 1,121.04 and 504.42 is: 756.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.82 : 1,121.04 = 504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.82/1,121.04 = 504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.82x = 1,121.04 × 504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.82x = 565,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,475.00/747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.16

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