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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.86, 1,121 and 504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.86, 1,121 and 504.44 is: 756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.86 : 1,121 = 504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.86/1,121 = 504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.86x = 1,121 × 504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.86x = 565,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,477.24/747.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.13

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