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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.85, 1,121.02 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.85, 1,121.02 and 382.44 is: 573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.85 : 1,121.02 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.85/1,121.02 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.85x = 1,121.02 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.85x = 428,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,722.89/747.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.27

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