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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,121.58 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,121.58 and 459.12 is: 688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,121.58 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,121.58 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,121.58 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 514,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,939.81/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.57

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