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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.83, 1,121.49 and 377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.83, 1,121.49 and 377.54 is: 566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.83 : 1,121.49 = 377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.83/1,121.49 = 377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.83x = 1,121.49 × 377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.83x = 423,407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,407.33/747.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.18

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