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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.86, 1,120.88 and 564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.86, 1,120.88 and 564.68 is: 846.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.86 : 1,120.88 = 564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.86/1,120.88 = 564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.86x = 1,120.88 × 564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.86x = 632,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,935.70/747.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.33

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