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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.84, 1,121.96 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.84, 1,121.96 and 382.48 is: 573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.84 : 1,121.96 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.84/1,121.96 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.84x = 1,121.96 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.84x = 429,127.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,127.26/747.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.82

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