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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,119.36 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,119.36 and 555.84 is: 831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,119.36 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,119.36 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,119.36 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 622,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,185.06/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.98

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